The seasonal market in Pho Cao commune, Ha Giang province, which borders China, is a place where people from 17 ethnic minority groups gather for selling and bartering.
The market meets every 6 days. For example, on Sunday this week and the next gathering will be Saturday, then Friday, Thursday, and so on…
The market is located high in the mountains near national highway 4C. Because trading begins early morning, the market is often blanketed in fog.
The market is crowded, busy and packed with tourists.
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| On the way to the market... |
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| The market is covered with fogs |
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| Hand-made brocade products are top-sellers |
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| People of different ethnic groups meet to exchange products |
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| Kids watching CD items |
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| Snug in the papoose on mother’ back |
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| Buying and selling... |
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| Eating noodles... |
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| “This little piggy went to the market” |
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| A shoe repairer toils on his machine |
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| Tobacco pipes for sale |
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| Pho Cao market has a long tradition in Ha Giang province |