As in previous holiday seasons, trash littering, beggars and gambling remain highlights during this month’s festive time.
As this is the first lunar month, Vietnam in general and the northern region in particular is packed with traditional festivals.
More often than not, they leave behind a bad impression.
First, unemployed people wanting an easy job intentionally dressed up in sleazy clothes, crawled along streets in a pitiable state, cried and implored passers-by for alms.
Of course, there are authentic beggars too.
Then, littering is another problem.
Some images from fest:
Thousands flock to Hoi Lim festival
Mother begs with her baby daughter
A little generosity
Father and son in desperate circumstances.
Absolutely prostrate
She quickly stands up and walks away quickly when patrol officers approach
Playing chess for money
Little sales in front of a sign reading, "no selling"
Aftermath
