On January 30, Chieng Hac Commune People's Committee organized a spring market in the highlands in Muong Lum village in the bustling atmosphere of welcoming the traditional Tet of the H'Mong ethnic people.
This is the first time the market has been organized, attracting a large number of local people and tourists to participate.
The market has 15 booths selling typical local agricultural products such as black chicken, rice, corn, vegetables, leaf yeast wine, traditional banh day, along with embroidery and handicraft products imbued with national cultural identity.
Participating in the booth at the market, Mr. Vu Lao Tenh - Secretary of the Party Cell, Head of On Oc village said: "The village brought to the market fair products such as Shan Tuyet sweet soup with bamboo tubes, grilled carp, black chicken. Being supported by people and tourists, people are very excited and hope that the market fair will be held regularly.
The market fair space is simply decorated with bamboo and wood, with palm leaf roofs, close, creating a cultural highlight for ethnic minorities in the highlands in the days leading up to Tet.
At the market, there are also many unique cultural and artistic activities such as mass art exchanges, H'Mong khen dances, khen leaf blowing, banh day pound contests, attracting the attention and encouragement of a large number of people.
Mr. Lai Huu Hung - Vice Chairman of Chieng Hac Commune People's Committee informed: "Not only is it a place for buying and selling, exchanging goods, the spring market is also a space for community cultural activities, contributing to preserving national identity, strengthening solidarity and creating a joyful atmosphere before the New Year. In the coming time, the commune will study a plan to organize periodic markets.
Ms. Pham Thi Tham (a tourist from To Hieu ward) shared: "I am immersed in the H'Mong ethnic cultural space, listening to H'Mong khen and khen la, feeling very interesting and impressive.
The Chieng Hac highland spring market not only opens up a trading space for Tet but also contributes to spreading traditional cultural values, creating a highlight for community activities in the highlands before the New Year.
