"Golden season" in Lai Chau Highlands
Tuesday, 01/10/2024 15:24 (GMT+7)
As autumn arrives, the terraced fields across both the highlands and lowlands of Lai Chau gradually turn from green to a vibrant golden hue, signaling the beginning of a new harvest season. Ethnic minorities from villages across the region joyfully gather to harvest the golden grains, celebrating the season with enthusiasm.
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| At the end of September and the beginning of October each year, the fields in Lai Chau begin to glow with golden tones. |
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| Clouds drift lazily along winding roads, like silk ribbons, creating a picturesque autumn scene unique to the highlands. |
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| In preparation for the harvest, local ethnic communities select the first grains of rice to celebrate the Com festival, a tradition honoring the early crop. |
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| After the festival, farmers from the highlands to the lowlands begin the harvest. The fields bustle with activity, as the harvest season feels like a joyful festival for the communities. |
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| The rice is harvested and arranged in rows along the terraced fields. |
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| A farmer’s happiness |
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| Harvested rice arranged in lines. |
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| After being cut, the rice is bundled and transported to collection points in various ways—some carry it on their heads... |
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| ...others shoulder the bundles... |
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| ...and some transport the rice using mechanized vehicles. |
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| The vibrant sounds of the busy harvest season echo across the fields as farmers work diligently. |
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| The joy of the harvest season fills the air. |
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| Mechanization has been introduced in production, reducing labor and increasing economic efficiency, transforming the landscape of farming in the area. |
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| The picture of the harvest season |
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| The terraced fields of Lai Chau are masterpieces of artistic labor by the local people, creating a vibrant, living canvas that showcases the beauty of the highlands. This majestic landscape invites visitors from near and far to explore the stunning scenery of this beautiful land. |
BTA (Photos: VOV)