Discovering Phin Ho upland market in northern Vietnam

Discovering Phin Ho upland market in northern Vietnam

Wednesday, 09:41, 07/12/2022

VOV.VN - Situated in Nam Po district in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien, Phin Ho market has opened following a two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, attracting many local residents and tourists visiting the site.

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Tag: Phin Ho market Nam Po Dien Bien northern mountainous area ethnic market Thang Co horse meat

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discovering phin ho upland market in northern vietnam picture 1 — Unlike a wet market in urban areas, an upland market is normally held on certain days in a month. Situated near the border, Phin Ho market is held every Sunday and attracts both local people and those from neighbouring localities to display and buy goods.

discovering phin ho upland market in northern vietnam picture 2 — The market has existed for generations and most of the self-sufficient items on sale include handicrafts, vegetables, fruits, brocade, fabric, and poultry.

discovering phin ho upland market in northern vietnam picture 3 — Upon arriving at the market, visitors have the chance to explore the unique culture of various ethnic groups that reside in the mountainous area.

discovering phin ho upland market in northern vietnam picture 4 — Aside from growing wet rice on terraced-fields to feed their own communities, ethnic people are also known for growing cotton and weaving fabric to make traditional costumes.

discovering phin ho upland market in northern vietnam picture 5 — While waiting for buyers, this woman is trying to finish embroidering a product.

discovering phin ho upland market in northern vietnam picture 6 — Some home-grown agricultural products go on sale.

discovering phin ho upland market in northern vietnam picture 7 — The reopening of the market is expected to develop the area’s tourism industry, especially after a long period of disruption caused by COVID-19 pandemic, says Dieu Binh Duong, head of Phin Ho commune’s administration.

discovering phin ho upland market in northern vietnam picture 8 — After shopping local people typically gather to taste Thang Co, a traditional dish of ethnic groups which features horse meat and bones as main ingredients.