Central Vietnam’s biggest banana market bustles ahead of Tet

The Tan Long banana market in Quang Tri Province, long regarded as central Vietnam’s banana hub, is bustling with activity ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, about a week away. “Last year, I earned VND15 million [$614] from selling my Tet banana harvest,” Khe said. The Tan Long banana market, located in Huong Hoa District, Quang Tri Province, is considered the largest of its kind in central Vietnam. A bird’s-eye view of the Tan Long banana market in Huong Hoa District, Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam, January 30, 2024. Official market coming soonCurrently, the Tan Long banana market congregates at the intersection of National Highway 9 and Provincial Road 586, posing a threat to this area’s traffic safety.