Lively atmosphere of Nga Nam floating market in Soc Trang
VOV.VN - These days, the visitors to Nga Nam floating market in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang will have the chance to experience a Tet market reminiscent of those in years long passed.
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Nga Nam floating market is located at the intersection point of five rivers that flow in five different directions including Ca Mau, Phung Hien, Thanh Tri, Long My, and Vinh Quoi. |
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The market opens early at 4-5am. The bustling trade of the market is best seen between 6am and 7am as hundreds of boats gather at the wharf. Especially, after the 23rd of December (lunar month), the market opens from morning till the evening. |
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Essential foods such as fish, meat, salt, and local specialities are sold at the market. All the trading is conducting from the product laden boats. |
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Fresh flowers are transported in motor boats for sale at the market. |
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Fruit is the best-selling commodity these days with popular specialities such as coconuts, watermelons, grapefruit, and bananas. |
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Some locals carry visitors on their boats to tour around the floating market. |
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Visitors can experience delicious local specialities on the boats. Traditional food is served in every corner of the market and eaten by all, from sellers to visitors. |
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Nga Nam floating market is a must-see destination for travellers this Lunar New Year festival. |
