The scent of the countryside, the gentle breeze of the fields.

It's a memory of the smoke from burning straw in the fields rising and meeting the sun's rays, creating trails of smoke that stir the heart. In the twilight scene, the sun has set, leaving only crimson clouds covering the sky, and a few people returning home after a day with their loads of rice and carrying poles on their shoulders.

The villages of Northern Vietnam possess a unique charm found nowhere else. Their simple scenery and way of life leave a profound impression, making those who have left want to return.

Photos: Nguyen Dinh Thanh - Nguyen Huu Khiem

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