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Hanoi market bustling on first day of seventh lunar month

Several traditional markets located throughout Hanoi were left crowded on the morning of July 29 with locals busy preparing various offerings to their ancestors to mark the start of the seventh month of the lunar calendar, a period which is also known as ‘Ghost Month’.

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29 July, 2022

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hanoi market bustling on first day of seventh lunar month picture 2 — A crowded scene emerges at Ha Dong market as customers descend on the site.

hanoi market bustling on first day of seventh lunar month picture 3 — A trader is busy at work from the early morning.

hanoi market bustling on first day of seventh lunar month picture 4 — A bunch of chrysanthemum costs between VND30,000 and VND40,000, a price which is VND10,000 to VND15,000 higher than the same period last year.

hanoi market bustling on first day of seventh lunar month picture 5 — Roses are very popular as one of the offerings on this day.

hanoi market bustling on first day of seventh lunar month picture 6 — Phuong Loan, 26, says she purchases less items than last year due to rising prices.

hanoi market bustling on first day of seventh lunar month picture 7 — Sticky rice is also a hugely popular item among customers.

hanoi market bustling on first day of seventh lunar month picture 8

hanoi market bustling on first day of seventh lunar month picture 9 — Different types of fruit are suitable at this time of years as customers can enjoy their fresh and sour taste.

hanoi market bustling on first day of seventh lunar month picture 10 — Votive paper is an essential item during the seventh lunar month due to its connection with ancestor worship.

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