Thiec Market in District 11, the largest market for items in HCM City, welcomes crowds of customers.
A complete set of votive paper offerings for the Kitchen God's ceremony is sold for VND12,000-15,000.
In addition to votive paper, products like incense and candles, priced around VND100,000 each, sell well in sets.
Most customers tend to purchase a basic set of offerings for Kitchen Gods' Day, reflecting a growing awareness of the need to reduce the burning of votive items to save costs and protect the environment.
Votive paper products are crafted with intricate details, resembling real items.
Sets of paper clothes
According to traders at Thiec Market, the demand for votive paper this Tet is lower than in previous years.
Sugar carp have become popular among customers due to their affordable price and ability to be displayed year-round. Customers prefer sugar carp to real carp for the Kitchen Gods' Day celebration.
The Kitchen Gods' Day is celebrated on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month, which falls on February 22 this year. This occasion is also considered the beginning of Tet, the biggest and most important Vietnamese holiday.