The period between late June and early July is a busy time for ethnic minority communities in the northwestern upland as they prepare to grow a new crop in their terraced rice fields.
Terraced rice fields during the water pouring season in summer - PHOTOS: HAI DUONG
This is the peak rainy season, earning it the nickname “the season of pouring water into the terraced rice fields.”
From vantage points atop high mountains, one can witness the breathtaking sight of terraced fields winding from the valleys to the mountain peaks. The fields, filled with water, resemble mirrors reflecting the clouds in the sky, while in other areas, farmers diligently plant rice seedlings in the fields.
A picturesque scene with terraced rice fields, vibrant water, lush green seedlings, and majestic mountainsTerraced rice fields nestled among imposing mountainsThe green color of seedlings gradually covers each fieldPlowing the fields to collect rainwaterContinued plowing of soil after the fields are filled with waterFields gradually flattened by the combined efforts of people, buffaloes, and cowsEthnic minority women bring their children to the fieldsWooden handles dragged across the fields to ensure evennessA field ready for plantingFarmers work diligently in each fieldThe area dedicated to growing seedlings in a northwest villageClearing the grass to promote healthy rice plant growthEach plot of field exhibiting an elegant curveChildren join their parents in the fields during summer vacation