(Baonghean.vn) - These days, when visiting the highland districts of western Nghe An province, one can easily spot the golden ripe rice fields of the ethnic minority people. The upland rice harvest season has begun.
Although they know how to intensively cultivate wet rice to increase economic efficiency, due to the limited cultivated area, upland rice is an integral part of life for the Thai and Khmu people inhabiting these regions. On their hillside fields, they only grow one type of traditional glutinous rice for daily consumption. This year, the upland rice crop suffered a severe failure due to a prolonged drought, but the people are still actively working on their fields hoping to harvest whatever remains.
Here are some images of the harvest season in the fields of the Thai ethnic people in Luu Phong village (Luu Kien commune - Tuong Duong district):
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| The rice fields have ripened to a golden yellow in Luu Phong village (Luu Kien - Tuong Duong). |
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| Gather the remaining clumps of rice in the field. |
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| This rice harvesting tool is also known locally as "hep". |
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| After harvesting, the rice is tied into small bundles. |
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| Gather the rice into a basket. |
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| Carrying rice home |
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| Arrange the rice in the shed that has been erected in the field. |
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| Drying rice on the rooftop |
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| The dried rice stalks are put into a mortar and pounded. |
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| Many households also own manual rice threshing machines. |
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