(Baonghean.vn) – The Vietnam – Laos border market is held on the 10th, 20th, and 30th (solar calendar) of every month in the land of the two border gates Nam Can and Noong Het. However, this market falls right on the occasion of Lunar New Year, so thousands of people jostle to buy and sell in the cold rain of the remote border area.
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| This Vietnam - Laos border market took place near Tet so there were thousands of people jostling to buy and sell. Photo: Ho Phuong. |
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| Early in the morning, despite the rain, crowds of people were already pouring in, looking to buy specialities for Tet. Photo: Ho Phuong. |
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| Stalls selling mustard greens are set up densely on both sides of the market entrance. Photo: Ho Phuong. |
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| At black chicken selling points, the scene of buyers and sellers is equally bustling. Photo: Ho Phuong. |
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| It was raining heavily so many people had to get their clothes wet when going to the market. In the photo: A mother carried her baby to the market by holding the baby tightly to her chest. Photo: Dao Tho. |
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At restaurants, people from both countries happily enjoyed delicious food in the year-end weather. Photo: Dao Tho. |
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| People from both countries compete in cockfighting at the market. Photo: Ho Phuong. |
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| A Lao mother and her child under an umbrella, eating bamboo rice at the market to do business. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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| Buying a goat for Tet. Photo: Dao Tho. |
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| Even though it was past noon, people continued to flock to the Vietnam - Laos market. This was truly a special "festival" in the border area. Photo: D.T |
Dao Tho - Ho Phuong
