Going to the market on the last day of the year - A cultural feature of Vietnamese people

On the last day of the Year of the Dragon, Hanoians are busy preparing and shopping. Going to the Tet market on the last day of the year has long become a habit of many families. This is not only a beautiful feature of traditional culture but also an opportunity for the people of the capital to feel the bustling, excited atmosphere every time Tet comes and Spring returns.

Buddha's hand fruit is chosen by many people on the New Year's Eve offering tray. Photo: Tuan Anh/VNA

Fruits are sold at Khuong Dinh market, Thanh Xuan district. Photo: Tuan Anh/VNA

Bananas are an indispensable item on the five-fruit tray offered on New Year's Eve in every family. Photo: Tuan Anh/VNA

A family chooses a peach blossom branch to celebrate Tet. Photo: Tuan Anh/VNA

Banh chung and gio lua are indispensable dishes on the tray of every Vietnamese person's meal. Photo: Tuan Anh/VNA

Food items sold at the market serve people's needs. Photo: Tuan Anh/VNA

People choose peach blossom branches to bring home to display during the traditional Tet holiday. Photo: Tuan Anh/VNA

Areca nuts are indispensable on the offering trays of every family. Photo: Tuan Anh/VNA

People are busy shopping at the end of the year. Photo: Tuan Anh/VNA

Parking fees at markets remain unchanged during the days before Tet. Photo: Tuan Anh/VNA