Bat Xat , Lao Cai Province | 2002 | The Tai house compound consists of pond and rice field. The irrigation system sufficiently provides water for household consumption. The family surplus is for sale and exchange the household stuff. It can also be collected for use in need. | Photograph
Bat Xat , Lao Cai Province | 2002 | Local house of Tho people in Hao Lo, Van Ban, Lao Cai. The Tai Tho language is classified in the Central Tai language family. The Black Tai language is classified in the Southwest language family. | Photograph
Bat Xat , Lao Cai Province | 2002 | A Tho woman wear traditional attire. The turban used to be handwoven textile, while these days the villagers prefer buying the ready-made textile from market. | Photograph
Bat Xat , Lao Cai Province | 2002 | A group of Tho men. They wear generally Western-style clothing that are sold in the market, while the elders still wear traditional attire in black or dark blue. | Photograph
