Summer days of children in the highlands

Not having the same summer activities as children of the same age in the city, during the summer, children in the mountains often do many jobs to help their parents such as embroidery, babysitting, picking vegetables... Photo: Dinh Tuan

Every summer vacation, the little girl of the O Du ethnic group in Vang Mon village, Nga My commune goes to pick vegetables for the pigs and helps her parents. Photo: Dinh Tuan

Like many of her peers, Ha (6th grade) in Na Be village, Xa Luong commune often helps her parents with housework during the summer. Ha said, "During the summer, I often stay home to help my parents pick vegetables, wash dishes, sweep the house... to help them reduce their fatigue and I feel very happy." Photo: Dinh Tuan

After finishing work, mountain children often find joy in games such as: jumping rope, shooting marbles, playing cards... Photo: Dinh Tuan

Lack of playgrounds, not many choices like in areas with favorable conditions. The joy of summer days for children in the highlands is the folk physical activities suitable for their age. Photo: Dinh Tuan

Marble shooting is one of the favorite pastimes of Mong, Thai, and Khmu children. Photo: Dinh Tuan

Coming to the villages, especially in remote areas, it is easy to see the image of highland children often playing homemade games. These games not only help children have fun but also help them become more active and agile. However, they also have many potential risks and require close management from the family. Photo: Dinh Tuan

For children born and raised in mountainous areas, life is still difficult, especially those in remote and isolated areas who are disadvantaged compared to their peers in urban areas. In order for children in mountainous areas to have many safe, healthy and useful playgrounds during the summer, it is necessary to have the cooperation of families, organizations and the participation of local authorities at all levels. Photo: Dinh Tuan