(VOVWORLD) - Đổ Market, also known as Tam Bac Market, is one of the oldest markets in Hai Phong city. In the days leading up to the Lunar New Year Festival, Tet, the market which sells decorative items gets extremely crowded.
 Do Market for decor items in Hai Phong busy ahead of Tet (Photo: VOV) |
Phan Boi Chau Street, next to Do Market, is a popular destination for Hai Phong shoppers during Tet. The street sells a wide range of decorative items such as lanterns, red banners with parallel sentences, lucky money envelopes, silk flowers, and molds for wrapping square sticky rice cakes also known as chung cakes.
Vu Bich Ngoc, owner of a store on Phan Boi Chau street, said traders have displayed Tet decorative products since Christmas. During the days ahead of Tet, consumer purchasing rises about 25-30%.
“I open the store from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is most crowded around 3 to 4 p.m. This is the Year of the Dragon, so dragon-shaped decorations and ornaments are much sought after among Tet items. Prices range from 4 to 9 USD. Large paper fans can cost around 13 to 18 USD,” said Ngoc.
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Do Market is also a check-in spot for youngsters like Tống Thị Giang and Vũ Thị Ngát.
“I brought my kids to the market to experience the Tet atmosphere and to see Tet decorative items and candies. It’s very exciting here,” said Giang.
“I live near here. I often go to Do Market to take photos and buy decorative items for my house and for Tet gifts. The prices are reasonable,” said Ngat.
The impending “Lunar New Year of the Dragon” is drawing near. This marks the season when the market experiences a surge in visitors as it entices numerous customers with an extensive array of products tailored for home decoration. Everyone aspires to usher in the upcoming year with prosperity and tranquility, offering heartfelt wishes for a harmonious and prosperous New Year.