A bustling scene at Hanoi's largest fish market before the Kitchen God and Stove God festival.

From late night to dawn, Yen So fish market (Hoang Mai ward, Hanoi ) is bustling with traders selecting red carp, preparing to take them to local markets to serve people during the Ong Cong Ong Tao festival - Photo: PHUC TAI

According to Tuoi Tre Online , at around 2 AM on February 9th (the 22nd day of the 12th lunar month), Yen So fish market was bustling with buyers and sellers, mainly small traders selecting fish to take to local markets for sale.

Considered the largest fish market in Hanoi, during the peak season of the Kitchen God festival , Yen So fish market supplies tens of tons of red carp daily . To ensure sufficient supply, traders place orders well in advance from major fish farming regions such as Phu Tho, Hai Phong , and Ninh Binh, then bring them to Hanoi for sale.

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According to traders, Tam Duong carp is the most popular type this year due to its eye-catching color and round, healthy shape. Regarding prices, compared to last year, the price of red carp has decreased, but demand is slower. The lowest wholesale price for red carp is around 90,000 VND/kg, while the highest is only about 150,000 VND/kg.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Huyen (owner of a fish business, kiosk number 1, Yen So fish market) said that this year she imported about 4 tons of Tam Duong red carp to supply the market. The popular type of fish, about 30 fish per kilogram, is currently selling for around 120,000 VND/kg, lower than last year.

"Last year, there were times when red carp sold for 150,000 - 180,000 VND/kg. This year the price is lower, while the fish are of good quality and uniform. As the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month approaches, the consumption of fish increases sharply," Ms. Huyen said.

Wholesalers say that from Yen So fish market to local markets in Hanoi, the price of red carp this year does not vary much. Retail prices range from about 90,000 to 110,000 VND/kg, depending on the time of purchase.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Huyen is busy scooping up red carp to weigh for wholesale buyers at Yen So fish market - Photo: PHUC TAI

Wholesale traders select red carp at Yen So fish market to distribute to local markets - Photo: PHUC TAI

This year, Tam Duong red carp is the most popular variety thanks to its eye-catching color, round shape, and healthy appearance - Photo: PHUC TAI

To ensure sufficient supply, traders said they prepared early, ordering red carp from major farming areas such as Phu Tho, Hai Phong, Ninh Binh ... and then bringing them to Hanoi for consumption - Photo: PHUC TAI

The price of red carp this year is also cheaper than last year. The lowest wholesale price for red carp is around 90,000 VND/kg, while the highest is only about 150,000 VND/kg - Photo: PHUC TAI

According to traders, the price of red carp this year has not varied much from Yen So fish market to local markets. Retail prices range from about 90,000 to 110,000 VND/kg, depending on the time of import - Photo: PHUC TAI

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/canh-tap-nap-xuyen-dem-o-cho-ca-lon-nhat-ha-noi-truc-ngay-ong-cong-ong-tao-20260209060112644.htm