Follow the highland women working hard on the river to find moss and catch fish
(Baonghean.vn) - Touching images recorded in the highlands of Nghe An, where every day, women here have to work hard on the river to find moss and fish to prepare meals for their families.
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The women of Nghe An highlands are attached to each river and stream because there is a source of food for their families every day. Photo: Dao Tho |
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Although they belong to the "weaker sex", for them, crossing streams and wading rivers is a familiar daily task. Photo: Dao Tho |
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On the streams, they diligently catch fish, crabs, tadpoles... to take care of their family life. Photo: Dao Tho |
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A Khmu woman picks moss on the Nam Mo River. Photo: Dao Tho |
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The green moss is the result of their hard work soaking in the river all day. Photo: Dao Tho |
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A Thai woman catches tadpoles in a stream. Photo: Dao Tho |
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Diligently wading under the stream of sharp rocks to get a batch of fresh tadpoles. Photo: Dao Tho |
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On the Ban Ve hydroelectric reservoir, many women row boats to pull nets and fish. Photo: Dao Tho |
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They struggled to row their boats across dangerous river sections. Photo: Dao Tho |
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They crossed many river sections and also bought small batches of fish to resell to earn money to support their families. Photo: Dao Tho |
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The joy of the old lady after fishing. Photo: Dao Tho |
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Some mothers even brought their children onto the boat for convenience. Despite many "ups and downs", generations have overcome difficulties together and risen up in life. Photo: Dao Tho |