Speaking about the highland markets in Quảng Ninh, among them is
B́nh Liêu Highland Market, which the local called the Third Lunar
Month Market. This market features the Viêt, Dao, Tày and Sán Chi
ethnic groups of the
B́nh Liêu, Tiên Yên, Đầm Hà, Hải Hà
districts. There are also many merchants from the
Đồng Tông
area
of China present.
Goods exchanged on
market day are essentially agricultural or forestry products bred
or grown by the local population. The Chinese come to the market
with various commodities, including shoes and clothing. In stark
contrast to Vietnamese merchants, they keep their prices without
bargaining, and if they cannot liquidate their goods, carry them
home and wait until the next Sunday. Coming to the marketplace, the first things people look to do are
exchange goods and eat. Meanwhile, boys and girls scatter to the
corners to play or sing. Many boys and girls make appointment on
the next market day.
The B́nh Liêu Highland Market, before day, it only took place on
odd-numbered days of the third lunar month every year. Today, with
better economic conditions for locals, the requirements for trade
have seen the market open regularly every Sunday. It is open from 9:00 AM
to 2:00 PM.
Before the market day, boys and girls chose the most beautiful
costume for wearing, as going to the market is a festive day and
they can enjoy everything after a hard working days. It is also a
chance for the boy conquers the girl's heart through singing to
each other. Many young couples have also met on these busy
Sundays, eventually become husband and wife.
