 The homes are made of a kind of fragrant wood named Po Mu, its fragrant aroma not only repels mosquitoes, but also brings health to the residents.  A corner of the Muong Chien Commune with antique tile Po Mu roofs.  Children go to school through pathways lined by wooden Po Mu and bamboo fences.  The District is known for its rhombic shape fields and glutinous sticky rice.  Residents live simple lives and enjoy everyday pleasures.  View of small alleyway lined with bamboo.  As little as10 years ago, it took two days to travel to Muong La Hamlet, Ngoc Chien Commune just 40 km away.  Po Mu wood can be found everywhere from rooftops, walls, porch, fence to the suspension bridge.  A Thai woman strolls along a small alley.  On a spring day one will often find people dancing or playing tug-of-war.  Xoe is special dance of Thai ethnic minority women.  Children ride their strollers in the late afternoon.  Water buffalo are used extensively to graze the small levees in the rice fields and the drainage ditches and canals.  An ethnic woman wearing brightly coloured scarf is typical style of dress.  This is a place one should visit at least once in their lifetime. |
(Source:VOV/Zing)
