Unique pets of children in the highlands of Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - For many generations, Mong children in the highest village in Nghe An have considered fighting cocks as their own pets.
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| Dong Tren village of Tay Son commune (Ky Son district) is located on the Pu Lon mountain range at an altitude of 1,700 meters above sea level. This is considered the highest village in the North Central region, covered in fog all year round. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| With most of the households being poor and near-poor, life is still difficult, so for the Mong children here, their daily hobby is raising wild chickens. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| Most of these chickens are trapped in the forest, domesticated and then crossbred with domestic chickens. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| Whenever children in Dong Tren have free time, they hug chickens to pet and take care of them. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| When it is time to go to school, the chicken is tied to the porch and fed. For the Mong people here, the chicken is not only a precious animal but also a reliable alarm clock. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| Chickens are often carried by children as inseparable pets. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| Every time they find an "opponent", the children bring their chickens to "compete". Photo: Dao Tho |
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| Cockfighting brings joy and laughter, reducing the deprivation in the lives of highland children in the Pu Lon range. Photo: Dao Tho |
