Muong Nhe district is home to a large number of Ha Nhi people with a total of 4,200 inhabitants. In recent years, thanks to the Party's  and State's care, the Ha Nhi people have not only maintained their good traditional values, but also enriched their knowledge and increased their production activities.

Below are some photos capturing everyday activities of the Ha Nhi people in Dien Bien province's Muong Nhe district.

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The Ha Nhi people live in groups near streams. By fishing, raising cattle and poultry, and farming, they are self-sufficient.
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The people's rustic way of living is always a cultural beauty.
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Daily costumes, including a headscarf and a brocade button-down shirt of "A Ma" (older woman) 
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Ha Nhi women wear a stylish traditional headscarf woven with colorful thread representing wildflowers.
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A Ha Nhi mother carries her child.
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Children here rarely wear traditional clothing. They are friendly and can speak both Vietnamese and Ha Nhi languages.
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Students in this region frequently study in groups.
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Adults, generally grandparents, look after children.
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The Ha Nhi people's houses are typically made of wood.
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An open-air kitchen of a family
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Each house has its wood storage area, which is for cooking and heating.
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Wooden peace amulets are regularly hung on the pillars of the house. In Ha Nhi culture, this is a common decoration.
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The majority of Ha Nhi households are self-sufficient. Aside from growing vegetables and raising cattle, some families also make brooms.
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A wealthy family starts a grocery store and sells things bought from the lowlands.

Translated by Ha Phuong