For sale at Vieng Market are different kinds of products, such as farming tools, flowers and ornamental trees which are believed to bring health, happiness and luck to both buyers and sellers.

PANO would like to introduce some photos of the unique market this year. 

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Braving the rains, people from different localities flock to the market at midnight of the seventh day of the lunar year. It is thought that rain would bring luck to the participants.
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Farming tools are most favorite products at the market.
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Among them are hoes, shovels, sickles and knives.
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People buy baskets to wish for an abundant crop.
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Mr. Nam from Thai Nguyen province said that he comes to the market every year. This year, he bought a fish trap to pray for prosperity for his family.
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Ornamental trees and flowers of different kinds are sold at the market.
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Ancient wood and terra-cotta products are also buyers’ favorites.
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Stalls at Vieng Market attract visitors.
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Beef is believed to bring prosperity to buyers.
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A calligrapher giving calligraphic words
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Market goers bring “luck” home.
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The market ends at dawn of the eighth lunar day. People left the market with happiness and hope for a lucky year.

Translated by Tran Hoai