Meo Vac market
Monday, 08/07/2013 21:12 (GMT+7)
Meo Vac market of the northern province of Ha Giang takes place every Sunday. From early in the morning, Mong, Dao and Giay ethnic minority people travel dozens of kilometres to the district’s centre to gather in the market.
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Meo Vac market is always crowded. Vendors bring specialties such as buffaloes, oxen and cows, chickens, brocade clothes and alcohol. |
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Vegetable area |
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A man inspects a buffalo’s health before buying it. |
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The cloth area attracts women shoppers. |
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Choosing tools for agricultural production |
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Apart from trading, the market is a place where people meet and talk to each other. |
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The market is a chance for men to meet. |
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Foreign visitors love the market's diverse colours of costumes and tastes, and the market leaves an unforgettable impression on many tourists. |