The market for offerings for the New Year's ceremony is abundant and prices are stable.

On the morning of the seventh day of the first lunar month, local markets in Vinh City opened, selling a full range of goods to serve people celebrating the start of the new year. Photo: Thanh Phuc

The fruit stalls have stocked up on a full range of fresh produce. Prices have increased slightly compared to normal days. Photo: Thanh Phuc

Fresh flowers such as chrysanthemums, lilies, and roses are priced between 8,000 and 10,000 VND per stem. Photo: Thanh Phuc

The shop selling votive offerings for the New Year's celebration was quite busy. Photo: Thanh Phuc

Bananas are a very popular fruit at this time of year. The price of bananas has also cooled down compared to the Lunar New Year period. Each bunch ranges from 50,000 VND to over 100,000 VND. Photo: Thanh Phuc

According to custom, in addition to fruits and votive offerings, there are also savory or vegetarian dishes. Therefore, roosters are a more common item at markets than usual. Older roosters with smooth feathers, long, curved tails, and red combs are preferred by many people. Photo: Thanh Phuc

The service of preparing chickens for offerings is also busier than usual. The fee for preparing one chicken for offerings is 25,000 VND. Photo: Thanh Phuc

Items for the spring festival ceremony, such as sticky rice cakes (bánh chưng), sweet soup (chè), glutinous rice balls (bánh trôi), and pork, are also very popular. Photo: Thanh Phúc

Because it coincided with a workday, many families opted for pre-prepared feasts to offer as part of their New Year's opening ceremony. Photo: Thanh Phuc

Not only markets but also supermarkets and convenience stores are crowded with shoppers. Photo: Thanh Phuc

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