VietNamNet Bridge – The antique fair opens once a year, from 23rd to 30th of the 12th lunar month (January 23-30 this year) at the intersection of five streets in the Hanoi's Old Quarter.



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The market is held right at the intersection of Hang Ma, Hang Can, Hang Luoc and Hang Dong.

 

 

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From the morning of January 23, the first pavilions were built. The closer Tet comes, the more crowded the fair is.

 

 

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The items sold here are diverse; the most common things are worshiping items, Buddha statues or bronze statues of the four supernatural creatures (dragon, unicorn, tortoise, and phoenix).

 

 

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According to the introduction of the stall owners, antiques are traded through hands of many antique traders. The prices of antiques are fixed through bargaining.

 

 

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Bronze items like these are precious goods in this market.

 

 

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The price of each ceramic bowl is pasted on each item, ranging from a few hundreds to millions of dong.

 

 

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These old oil lamps lighted many houses before electric lights appeared.

 

 

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Some of the items sold here are introduced to be hundreds of years old, making the fair a miniature museum.

 

 

 

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Jars containing ancient coins.

 

 

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 Coins are displayed for sale at the market and the prices are not very high.

 

 

 

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 A seller is opening his boxes to showcase his items. All items are wrapped carefully to avoid scratching.

 

 

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 Imitation ancient bronze items attract the most attention of buyers at this fair for their good designs and affordable prices.

 

 

 

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