VietNamNet Bridge – This summer, many children in the mountainous districts in central Vietnam take their time to earn their living and amuse themselves.

In the scorching sun, many Pako ethnic children in Hong Van commune in A Luoi district,

the central province of Thua Thien-Hue catch fish for the dinner.

A Ta Oi ethnic boy catches fish alone in a dry stream.

Ho Thi Vang from Hong Thuy commune, A Luoi district, is very glad to collect a lot of bottles to sell.

Some kids tend buffalos or cows as a way to assist their parents during the summer holiday.

Two children in Huong Hoa district in the central province of Quang Tri pedal

a bicycle to carry cassava to the market for sales.

A H’mong girl in Muong Lat district, Thanh Hoa province carries maize from the field to her home.

Some kids collect wood as fuel.

Mountain kids do not have good playgrounds. This volleyball ground is set

up by voluntary teachers for children in Muong Lat district.

Kids in A Luoi district take a bath in a stream in the late afternoon.

Two Van Kieu ethnic children.