A market where people clash to seek good luck.

The girl was pelted with tomatoes so much that her clothes were covered in dirt, and her hair was matted and soaking wet.

There are many explanations for the origin of Chuong Market, including a story related to the Lam Son Uprising. On one occasion, when the rebel army was being pursued by the Ming invaders to the banks of the Hoang River, they had no way to retreat. To hide the rebels, the villagers gathered on the riverbank to hold a market.

The generals and soldiers disguised themselves as farmers, hiding their weapons in piles of vegetables and in makeshift stalls. When the enemy arrived, they were caught off guard by the bustling market. Taking advantage of their momentary lapse in vigilance, the commanding general launched a counterattack. Through the unity and ingenuity of the army and the people, the enemy was defeated. Grateful for the villagers' assistance, the king bestowed generous rewards of gold, silver, rice, and corn upon them.

Since then, to commemorate this event, the locals have held the Chuong market annually on the 6th day of the Lunar New Year, featuring a mock fight as a traditional cultural practice.

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