For Vietnamese nationals who left the country, for people of Vietnamese descent living abroad, for those who long to return, for those who are intrigued by its culture, for those who currently reside there...Jam for Tet (Vietnamese New Year)
Tet is just around the corner… and as the tradition goes, lots of jam.
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Life on the Bicycle
People always wonder how Vietnamese nationals can manage such a large load on a small bicycle like this. Everyday in Hanoi we see bicycles burdened with everything from traditional conical hats to household items such as trash bins. All these things are made in Ha Tay, which is now part of Hanoi by government decree.
Street Vendors
This girl is peeling chestnuts for customers. She is from Thai Binh. Her family is so poor that she had to leave the countryside and relocate to Hanoi. This scene is very common in Vietnam and street vendors have become an important part of our lives. After the government restricted the areas where they could operate, this made it even harder for them to earn a living.
The Biggest Hat in Hanoi
This photo was taken at the flower festival which took place on the occasion of the “western” New Year. This year is the first time that the flower festival has been held in Hanoi. All kinds of flowers were brought from Da Lat, Ho Chi Minh and Thailand to prepare for this big event. The organizational board tried to set as many records as possible and one of them was to feature the biggest traditional hat, also called a conical hat. The street was packed with thousands of people who wanted to see this gigantic hat… not that it would fit their head! 
