Tag: Vietnam

Women and Bac Ha Wine (Jan 22nd)

On the last day of the (Chinese) year on the market in Bac Ha you see a lot of selling of the so-called Bac Ha wine. This is corn wine, 60 % and made by the people themselves. The selling is done by women, mostly bought by women but the drinkers are mostly men. It’s…


Can Cau Market (near Bac Ha) (Jan. 21st)

The night train from 09:00 PM brought me in 9 hours from Hanoi to Lao Cai. From there in 2 hours to the North East to Bac Ha. This region is well known for its weekend markets mostly visited by the local Flower Hmong minority group. With this post you will find some portraits people…


Hanoi (first impressions) (Jan. 19th)

Yesterday evening late (January 18th) I arrived in Hanoi. A very busy place specific in the Old City (Hoan Kiem) and that’s where I am staying. Because a lot of people is waiting for my first impressions herewith some images. One image is especially published for my family (in Vietnam isn’t it remarkable). Tomorrow I…