Visiting insect markets in Hoa Binh
Thursday, 10:36, 15/09/2016
Many kinds of insects are sold at markets in the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh’s Lac Son District. The insects have become local specialties.
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Re Market in An Nghia Commune and Lam Hoa Market in Vu Lam Commune open every other day. |
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The main products of the market are different kinds of insects such as silkworms, locusts and worm eggs. |
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These insects are sold well as they have become specialties for local residents, particularly when they treat guests. |
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The inspect prices are quite high. A kilo of silkworms cost VND100,000, while the eggs of worms which eat cassava leaves are priced at VND500,000 per gram. |
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Most of the insects are caught from cassava fields to sell at the market. Many people buy them for food, while others buy them to raise at home |
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Locusts, the favourite food of many households in Lac Son |
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The majority of sellers are from Vu Lam, Tan My and An Nghia communes in Lac Son District |
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Selling insects bring many families high incomes. Each kilo of insect give a profit of between VND20,000 to VND50,000 |