TPO - Many types of cakes offered on the occasion of the God of Wealth's day are extremely unique, shaped by bakers into gold jar cakes, money buns, gold bars, peach cakes... priced from only 12,000 VND/piece, and people in Ho Chi Minh City line up to buy them.
TPO - Many types of cakes offered on the occasion of the God of Wealth's day are extremely unique, shaped by bakers into gold jar cakes, money buns, gold bars, peach cakes... priced from only 12,000 VND/piece, and people in Ho Chi Minh City line up to buy them.
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On February 6, at Thiec market (District 11, Ho Chi Minh City), vendors sold many unique types of cakes to serve the needs of people to buy and display on the altar of the God of Wealth (January 10). On this day, customers often look to buy cakes such as peach cake, gold bar cake, money bun... with the meaning of praying for a lucky year, favorable business, money flowing in like water. Peach cake has a beautiful pink color, very cheap price of only 12,000 VND/piece, money bun also has a similar price. Customers often buy dozens of cakes to display on the altar of the God of Wealth. |
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Gold bar cakes are yellow or pink in color, a type of sponge cake but made larger, priced from 60,000 VND/piece or more, depending on size. "From morning until now, these gold bar cakes have been selling very well, while peach cakes are temporarily out of stock. Workers are continuing to make them and customers who want to buy can wait" - a cake vendor at the market said. |
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On this occasion, cake shops also launched many eye-catching cake products to serve the God of Wealth market. The cakes are made in the shape of a gold jar filled with gold coins around, along with words written according to customers' requests such as prosperity, prosperity, Wealth - Prosperity... Many customers buy God of Wealth cakes to worship for opening ceremonies on this day, or display offerings on the God of Wealth altar. |
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According to the baker, to make a beautiful and soulful God of Wealth cake requires the baker to have solid skills, as well as creativity to create beautiful cakes. "God of Wealth cakes cost from 200,000 - 220,000 VND/cake. Currently, this cake is being pre-ordered by many customers" - said an employee of a cake shop on Tran Quy Street (District 11). |
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On February 6, many shops selling votive offerings had a rather sparse number of customers. "Some customers had bought offerings in advance, or they waited until tomorrow (January 10) to buy. However, the number of customers buying votive offerings has decreased in recent years," said Ms. Luong Nu, the owner of a votive offering shop. |
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Customers looking to buy gold bars to display on the altar of the God of Wealth. "Every year, I display an offering tray on the God of Wealth's day, which must include gold coins, gold bars... with the wish for a smooth business and good sales" - Ms. Thu (living in District 6) said. |
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The 4-9 gold bars are made to look real and are hung high up for customers to easily choose and buy. |
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Shrimp and crab are also sold by retailers, with high prices. For example, small crabs cost up to 400,000 VND/kg, live green-legged shrimp cost 398,000 VND/each... |
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Gerbera daisies and carnations are also in high demand at this time. |
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