Thứ Năm, 24 tháng 1, 2013

Can Cau Colour Market in Bac Ha

Situated on the bank of a river just nine kilometers from the Chinese border, Can Cau market is in a sprawling towrn. Predominuntly a farming und livestock market, Can Cau of'fers a sensory experience of Iife in the mountains. Black pot-bellied pigs, cages of chicken and tethered water buffalo are carefully looked over and gradually sold. Basic wares like traclitional clothing, sacks of rice, old farming implements and lengths of coarse raw wool and hemp are laid out and sold from tables and large wicker baskets. The locals are mostly of the Flower H’mong minority group, identifiable by theil traditional multi-colored embroidered garments.

Can Cau Market

Bac Ha market, 10 kilometers to the south, is slightly more commercial, selling handicrafts, jewelry, orchids, mushrooms, and honey. The people mingle gaily, stocking
up on gossip and supplies for the coming week. Visitors should sample some of the honeyed rice cakes, fresh vegetables or meat products sold at makeshift food
stalls lining the market. Adventurous gastronomes can try things like ‘thang co’ blood porridge, a popular dish of the H'mong, or pull up a seat at the rice wine bars to enjoy the fiery brew, and laughter of the locals.

"Thang Co" Special Food

“Cho tinh”, or love markets, are now a less common spectacle. Many claim that curious tourists with their clicking cameras have spoiled this weekly tradition, where people would come together to make friends or acquaintances, meet new lovers or renew ties with old ones. Young H'mong men would play the “khen”, a bamboo flute, while a Dzao man might try to impress the ledies with an enthusiastic “hat doi” (duet singing). Single men might lay a plan to kidnap or lure his chosen girl to his home, a tradition in H'mong culture. According to custom, if the girl eats the food he prepares, the pair will wed. If she is unimpressed after three days, she will leave him and go back to her parents.



Toni Nguyen
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