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Photo du Jour: The Ubiquitous Vietnamese Nón Lá Hat
From rice paddies to urban centers, wherever you roam in Vietnam, you’re likely to see ladies of all ages donning the traditional nón lá. In Vietnamese, nón lá means ‘leaf hat.’ This conical hat is sported to protect the wearer from rain or sun — whether she be tending to a rice paddy or selling fresh fruit on…
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Photo du Jour: Row, Row, Row Your Basket Boat – A Vietnamese Fisherman Hard at Work
Hard at work on a Tuesday morning, this Vietnamese fisherman looked exhausted as he rowed through the South China Sea’s choppy waves near Mui Ne. The woven bamboo boats, known as thung chai, are common in Vietnam. Surprisingly, they are reputed to be waterproof.
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A Landmine Awareness Photography Exhibition in Phnom Penh
While walking along Phnom Penh’s riverside, we happened upon a landmine awareness photography exhibition. This child’s lively eyes and curious gaze caught my attention. His peaceful spirit contrasted sharply with the cruel creations depicted in the images at which his father was intently gazing.
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Photo du Jour: A Balloon Salesman in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Facing a sea of traffic in Ho Chi Minh City, a helium balloon salesman riding a bicycle waits to enter.
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Threshing Rice on Christmas Day in Cambodia
‘Twas Christmas Day in Cambodia… The sun shone brightly overhead. Golden grass and towering palm trees danced in the strong gusts of wind. Cows mooed and baby chicks tiptoed about. Though we were far from our family and friends who are scattered throughout the world, we yearned to have a special holiday. And indeed we…
