Shopping for Tet, people line up at the supermarket waiting to pay

The atmosphere of shopping for Tet flowers in Can Tho City these days has begun to improve due to the large number of people visiting and shopping after receiving their bonuses. According to the reporter's records, in the Ninh Kieu Wharf area, Hoang Van Thu Street, Nguyen Van Cu Street... from around 6 p.m., traffic volume has increased significantly, with some times causing local congestion.

The atmosphere of shopping for Tet flowers at Ben Ninh Kieu area. Photo: Phong Linh.

Marigolds in full bloom at night. Photo: Phong Linh.

Going shopping for Tet flowers on the 26th day of the Lunar New Year, Ms. Nguyen Thanh Truc (Can Tho City) shared: "It's just right to buy flowers to display now because the flowers are still beautiful and the price is reasonable. If I wait until near New Year's Eve to buy them, it would be a pity because the flowers are both old and ugly."

According to Ms. Truc, the atmosphere of the Tet market is bustling, so traffic jams during these days are normal, people are quite comfortable.

Selling bougainvillea on Nguyen Van Cu Street, Mr. Nguyen Van Truyen (Can Tho City) expressed: "I am very happy because the business situation is improving. I hope this year will be a big success for this flower crop."

People flock to the Tet market, decorative items also attract customers. Photo: Phong Linh.

About 2 weeks ago, Mr. Nguyen Nhat Cuong and his wife (workers in Can Tho City) were still walking around markets and supermarkets to check prices to estimate expenses for the 2023 Lunar New Year, but now he has decided to spend money on Tet shopping. Accordingly, on February 6 (the 27th day of Tet), he went to Go! Can Tho supermarket to buy some candies, soft drinks and spices.

"Seeing everyone eagerly shopping for Tet, when I got the bonus, I invited my wife and children to go shopping right away. I didn't buy much, mainly soft drinks and candies to entertain guests and to store for my children to eat during Tet.

Although my family had to wait a long time to pay, it was still quite comfortable because we understood that everyone was in the same mindset of going shopping to prepare for Tet. Now, Tet is everywhere in Can Tho, I feel very happy to join in the atmosphere with everyone," said Mr. Cuong.

People line up to pay at Go! Can Tho supermarket. Photo: Phong Linh.

Customers prioritize choosing promotional products. Photo: Phong Linh.

Coming to Lotte Mart Can Tho supermarket to shop for Tet on the 27th day of Tet, Ms. Dang Thi Ly (Can Tho city) expressed her opinion: "Buying Tet items at the supermarket is quite convenient, much cooler than at the night market, prices are also clearly listed, and there are discounted items, so I prioritize shopping here.

During Tet, supermarkets are always full of goods, my family mainly buys clothes, shampoo, and personal care products.