Special market for lovers
You may have heard of different types of markets, such as those for clothes, jewelry, and vehicles. But do you know that there is a market in the world where old lovers meet each other after years? In this article we will discuss about that particular market which is famous all over the world for reuniting unfulfilled love.
Vietnam's Khau Y Luv Market
'Khau Ya' village of Ha Giang province, located in the northern hills of Vietnam, organizes a unique love market every year. In this market it is not clothes or household items, but old lovers come to meet each other. It is known as Khau Wai Love Market.
official status of culture
Khau Y was recognized as a cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture of Vietnam in 2021.
Meeting Ex: Don't Cheat
In this market husband and wife come together and meet their old lovers. Interestingly, meeting your ex-boyfriend is not considered cheating for people. However, nowadays in many relationships this feeling is causing internal breakdown. It is looked at from a different perspective, where certain connections need to be respected.
When is the love market organized?
Every year in April and May, a love market is held in Khau Yai. According to the Vietnamese calendar, this market is held on the 27th day of the third month. This time is the end of spring and beginning of summer in the hilly areas, when people think of getting free from their agricultural work and going to this market.
its historical recognition
This market is centuries old and was started in 1919. According to local legends, this story is related to 'Ba', a young man from the Nung community and 'Ut', a young woman from the Giai community. 'Ba' was an ordinary flute-playing boy, while 'Ut' was the daughter of the chieftain of that clan. Due to their inability to meet, the two decided that they would meet each year at Khau Yai Valley on the 27th day of the third month of the lunar calendar. Since then the tradition of this market started.