Since the restoration of the Am Duong market in 2022, for 3 consecutive years Ms. Nguyen Thi Luu (Xuan O A, Vo Cuong ward) has participated in opening a stall here. Ms. Luu said that she mainly sells incense, votive paper, salt, rice and writes New Year’s notes to serve people coming to celebrate.
As a native of Bac Ninh, Ms. Luu felt very happy when this unique market was re-established. Even though it took place when the weather was very good, it was difficult for her eyes to see things clearly, but she was still excited for the market to take place. once a year.
Ms. Cao Thi Tam (80 years old, from Xuan O A village) sat with betel and phoenix wings to serve customers, fondly recalling memories of when she was a child and followed her parents to Am Duong market to sell goods. Ms. Tam also said that since the reconstruction, the current market still retains many old traditions, customs and habits.
The space recreates the mysterious “Road to the Underworld” at Am Duong market.
People believe that, mixed in with the flow of people coming to the night market, there will be the souls of their ancestors and relatives coming back to meet everyone again. Going to Am Duong market is also a way to comfort and encourage each other to dispel sadness and miss deceased relatives.
Many people buy gold and incense at the market then go to the cemetery right next door to turn it into gold to commemorate their ancestors and deceased relatives.
As the night progresses, more and more tourists flock to experience the Yin Yang market.
The activity that attracts a large number of people and creates the highlight of the Yin Yang night market is the black chicken trading scene. Buying black chicken according to ancient beliefs is to use it as a sacrifice to ward off bad luck and evil spirits.
People must be present from 8:30 p.m. and wait in line to get a name card before they can buy black chicken to take home. The organizers of Am Duong market also do not regulate the selling price, buyers pay according to their sincerity to bring good luck home.
Black chickens at the market must be sold out the night before dawn, hoping for a bright new year.
Mr. Nguyen Van Quy (Que Vo, Bac Ninh, in the middle) holds a basket of black chickens in his hand and excitedly shares that since the Am Duong market was restored, this is the second time Mr. Quy has bought chickens. . To get a black chicken this year, he sincerely sent 470,000 VND after spending a lot of time waiting because there were too many people lining up.
