Bat Xat , Lao Cai Province | 2002 | The witch, or locally called “Ya Jim,” is inviting the spirits of the dead. The ritual is practiced among the people in the North of Vietnam. | Photograph
Bat Xat , Lao Cai Province | 2002 | Thai and Vietnamese researchers gathered with Giay villagers after observing the rituals of the group. They live on the border of China and Vietnam. Giay language is classified in the Northern Tai language family. | Photograph
Bat Xat , Lao Cai Province | 2002 | The hanging bridge over Kao River or Chan River , Hao Lo, Van Ban, Lao Cai province in the North of Vietnam. In the area the group of Tai people called “Tho” live in various villages. | Photograph
Bat Xat , Lao Cai Province | 2002 | Tai community located on the Kao River shore or Chan River, Hao Lo, Van Ban, Lao Cai province. Tai who are called Tho had settled in this area ever since. | Photograph