The special "playtime" of children in the mountainous region of Western Nghe An.
(Baonghean.vn) - Without smartphones and modern toys, children in the highlands still enjoy their own simple, innocent joys with friends and siblings.
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| The "playground" for children in the highlands is the hillside, the rice field, or the grassy area nestled amidst the lush greenery. Photo: Hoang Tuan |
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| On days off from the harvest season, the children would gather in the fields to play. Photo: Hoang Tuan |
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| Without smartphones, the internet, or fancy toys, the joy of children in mountainous areas is simply playing chase in the fields. Photo: Hoang Tuan |
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| Their infectious laughter echoed across the meadow. Despite the hardships, innocent smiles always sparkled on the children's faces. Photo: Hoang Tuan |
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| My best friend, someone I grew up with. Photo: Trung Ha |
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| Older siblings often take care of and play with their younger siblings while the adults go to the fields or work far away. Photo: Nguyen Dao |
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| With you around, any place can become a playground. Photo: Duy Son |
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| In the days leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year), little girls get to wear pretty new clothes. Sometimes, even just a simple toy like a pair of lips is enough to bring them joy. Photo: Duy Son |
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| Even while playing, they didn't forget their "duty" to look after their younger sibling while their mother went to work in the fields. Photo: Duy Son |











