San Thang kermis is the largest of its kind in Lai Chau, bringing together the Dao, Mong, Thai, Giay and Lu ethnic people from across the northern mountainous province.
![]() Mong women from the communes of Ta Leng, Ho Thau and Sin Suoi Ho go to the market from the early morning. ![]() People of different ethnic groups exchange their goods at the market. ![]() ![]() The Giay ethnic people is known for their various types of noodles,cakes and fresh rice vermicelli. ![]() The market is also the place for locals to meet up. ![]() A stall selling fabric made by the Giay ethnic group ![]() A corner of the market ![]() Rice vermicelli soup, a favourite dish of the locals and a signature of San Thang market. ![]() A unique feature of the market is no bargain need. ![]() Brocades and five-colour threads of the Mong people. ![]() Lu women sell bamboo shoots at the market. ![]() The colours of spices ![]() Traditional products made from rattan and bamboo by Dao women from Ho Thau commune, Tam Duong district. ![]() Giay ethnic group in the communes of Ban Giang and Ban Hon, Tam Duong district, is skillful in weaving baskets ![]() Cucumber seeds on sale ![]() Crowded market on a Sunday morning ![]() ![]() Mong women sell pigs at the market. ![]() |
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