Bustling atmosphere of local markets

For generations, the traditional markets of Phuong Do and Phuong Thien in Ha Giang 1 ward, Tuyen Quang province, have served as vital trading centers for ethnic minorities in the region.

Early Sunday morning, people flock to Phuong Do market, creating a vivid picture of the highland.

Phuong Thien market takes place every Saturday morning, where locals sell fresh products.

Products are sold at the market such as vegetables, herbs, honey, etc.

A Tay woman carries handmade plastic baskets to sell.

The excitement of Dao people when earning money from selling a lot of goods.

The area of introducing accessories and colorful brocade fabrics attracts many women.

Silver bracelets and colorful fabrics are popular with women.

Dao ethnic women go into the forest to harvest bamboo shoots, pick tea leaves, then carefully dry them to sell at the market.

Special dishes at the market.

Nguyen Mai Lua from Chang hamlet, Ha Giang 1 ward makes traditional cakes to sell at the market.

Handicrafts are sold at the market.

Khanh Huyen