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In Pictures: Vast Southwestern Viet Nam during seasonal floodwaters

For generations, the seasonal floodwaters have been a familiar feature of life for people in the southwestern region of Viet Nam. The arrival of floodwaters not only brings alluvium and washes away salinity from the fields, but also carries many gifts generously bestowed by nature.

The season of blooming water lilies.
The season of blooming water lilies.

For local people, the coming of the waters is a cause for joy, marking a time to change farming practices and livelihoods. From agricultural cultivation, people shift to tapping the abundant resources brought by the floodwaters. For the people of this land, the flood season is an inevitable season, a gift bestowed by nature.

Dawn over the flooded fields.
Dawn over the flooded fields.
Harvesting sesbania flowers during seasonal floodwaters.
Harvesting sesbania flowers during seasonal floodwaters.
Harvesting shrimp and fish from fish traps.
Harvesting shrimp and fish from fish traps.
Alluvium and vitality.
Alluvium and vitality.
Evening shadows over the flooded region.
Evening shadows over the flooded region.

NGUYEN VAN KY NAM

Translated by NDO

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