Vibrant spring markets in the highlands

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Two ethnic Mong women sell corn wine at the market.
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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.
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Meo Vac market is also well known as a cow market, with nearly 400 cows sold on average at the site each year.
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Other kinds of livestock are also put on sale.
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A woman is excited at buying a pig.
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An ethnic Mong child takes the dogs to the market, hoping to earn some money.
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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.
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Agricultural products are key items which are on sale at Y Ty market.
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A booth selling agricultural tools attracts plenty of local people.
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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.
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Phở chua (sour noodles) is a delicious specialty which can be sampled at Bac Ha market.
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Mothers carrying their children and going shopping is a common sight at spring markets in the highlands.
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A Mong ethnic girl can’t hide her happiness when her mother buys her a new dress as a gift for the new year.
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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.

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