Authentic images of the late rice harvest in western Nghe An province.
(Baonghean.vn) - Due to the distinct microclimate, soil, and topography, the rice harvest in western Nghe An is usually later than in the lowlands. Therefore, at this time, many villages in the high mountains have not yet finished their harvest. The hilly terrain makes it impossible to use harvesting machines, so farmers have to harvest by hand and transport the rice in baskets. In areas separated by rivers and streams, the rice is brought back by boat. All of this creates a beautiful scene of labor during the golden harvest season in the western region.
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| The fields during harvest season. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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| The rice is harvested by farmers and bundled into small bunches. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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| The golden ripe rice stalks are the result of a hard, sun-drenched harvest on the impoverished land of western Nghe An province. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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| The terraced rice fields have turned golden yellow and are ready for harvest. Photo: Ho Dinh Chien |
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| The joy of harvest season. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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| Every stage of the harvest is done manually. Photo: Ho Dinh Chien |
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| After the spring harvest, the western region of Nghe An province enters a period of dry weather. Therefore, in many areas, people only cultivate one rice crop per year. Photo: Ho Dinh Chien |
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| On the dried-up fields, farmers gather the rice before carrying it home in baskets. Photo: Ho Dinh Chien |
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| In the fields that have been cut off, people use rafts and boats to transport rice across the river. Photo: Ho Dinh Chien |
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| And when there are no boats or rafts. Photo: Ho Dinh Chien |
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| The arduous harvest season. Photo: Ho Dinh Chien |
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| People carry rice on their backs to dry it by the roadside. Photo: Ho Dinh Chien |
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| A familiar scene in the highlands of Nghe An province. Photo: Ho Dinh Chien |
