[Photo] Coc Ly market bustling on the eve of Tet
Coc Ly Market – a traditional market of the Mong ethnic people in Bao Nhai commune (formerly Coc Ly commune) – is usually held every Tuesday. However, to meet the Tet holiday shopping needs of the local people, today – the 27th day of the 12th lunar month – the market is holding an additional special session. With the traditional Tet holiday approaching, the market is even more crowded and bustling.
From early morning, people from all the villages flocked here. The entire market became a vibrant scene.
The clothing and shoe stalls were packed with shoppers. Everyone wanted to choose the perfect outfits for their spring outings.
Children from the highlands eagerly follow their parents down to the market.
People choose to buy bundles of fragrant incense to offer to their ancestors. This is a type of handmade incense, made from natural ingredients, without chemicals, and has a characteristic mild fragrance from the bark and leaves of forest trees.
More than just a place for trade and community bonding, Coc Ly market also attracts many international tourists who come to visit and experience it. The unique culture and long-standing traditions of the local people have become an attractive highlight in the journey of exploring this highland region.
Besides shopping for clothes and necessities for Tet (Lunar New Year), people also look for rice and corn seeds, and farming tools to start a new planting season after Tet.
Hundreds of buffaloes and cows were also brought down to be sold at the market held before Tet (Lunar New Year).
For the people of the highlands, going to the market is not just about buying and selling, but also an opportunity to meet and socialize. It is these simple things that create the unique character and appeal of the highland markets.
In order to preserve and promote the cultural value of Coc Ly market, Bao Nhai commune will renovate and upgrade it into a cultural market in the near future, contributing to attracting more domestic and international tourists and opening up opportunities for economic development for the people in the region.
The Coc Ly market on the eve of Tet (Lunar New Year) is not only a place for buying and selling but also a unique cultural space preserving the traditional values of the highland people. The radiant smiles, warm stories, and bustling atmosphere at the market herald a promising new spring arriving in the upstream region of the Chay River.
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