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Vibrant spring markets in the highlands

Local people join bustling markets as they look forward to a new year full of happiness and good luck. Let’s take a look at the vibrant markets throughout the highlands during the early spring.

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30 January, 2023

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vibrant spring markets in the highlands picture 2 — Two ethnic Mong women sell corn wine at the market.

vibrant spring markets in the highlands picture 3 — The first days of the lunar new year also present an opportunity for people to buy or sell various fruit in the hope of a new year full of good luck in farming.

vibrant spring markets in the highlands picture 4 — Meo Vac market is also well known as a cow market, with nearly 400 cows sold on average at the site each year.

vibrant spring markets in the highlands picture 5 — Other kinds of livestock are also put on sale.

vibrant spring markets in the highlands picture 6 — A woman is excited at buying a pig.

vibrant spring markets in the highlands picture 7 — An ethnic Mong child takes the dogs to the market, hoping to earn some money.

vibrant spring markets in the highlands picture 8 — Y Ty market in Lao Cai province is a great place for visitors to discover the culture of the Ha Nhi and Giay ethnic minority people.

vibrant spring markets in the highlands picture 9 — Agricultural products are key items which are on sale at Y Ty market.

vibrant spring markets in the highlands picture 10 — A booth selling agricultural tools attracts plenty of local people.

vibrant spring markets in the highlands picture 11 — Bac Ha market is not only a place to exchange goods, but also draws many tourists who are keen to learn about the traditional culture of the various ethnic groups.

vibrant spring markets in the highlands picture 12 — Phở chua (sour noodles) is a delicious specialty which can be sampled at Bac Ha market.

vibrant spring markets in the highlands picture 13 — Mothers carrying their children and going shopping is a common sight at spring markets in the highlands.

vibrant spring markets in the highlands picture 14 — A Mong ethnic girl can’t hide her happiness when her mother buys her a new dress as a gift for the new year.

vibrant spring markets in the highlands picture 15 — In spring markets people tend to wear colourful new clothes because they consider it to be a festival of the spring. This custom has been maintained through generations.