Going for gold

January 31, 2023 - 17:45

Every year on the 10th day of the first lunar month, known as the God of Wealth Day, many local people rush to buy gold items. It is believed that buying gold on this day will bring customers a year full of fortune and prosperity. A bakery shop in Hà Nội has made a twist on the tradition by offering cakes decorated with gold and money to celebrate the occasion. Check out the video to see how people feel about this day.

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