Xiem Can Pagoda a place of worship and a repository of Khmer culture

Xiem Can Pagoda a place of worship and a repository of Khmer culture

Located seven kilometers away from Bac Lieu Town’s center, Xiem Can pagoda stands out for its signature features of Khmer architecture. Xiem Can Pagoda a place of worship and a repository of Khmer culture: The Xiem Can Pagoda in Bac...
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Hundreds of families in Bac Lieu entire lives are spent harvesting salt

Hundreds of families in Bac Lieu entire lives are spent harvesting salt

Dong Hai has the largest salt-harvesting area. In Dong Hai, both men and women carry baskets of salt. Bamboo baskets used for the purpose weigh 40 kg when filled. Hundreds of families in Bac Lieu entire lives are spent harvesting...
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Salt harvest begins at dawn in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu

Salt harvest begins at dawn in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu

Bac Lieu is one of the country’s biggest salt producers, with production primarily salt harvest taking place in Dong Hai and Hoa Binh districts. Working on them is a strenuous and demanding job. Salt harvest begins at dawn in the Mekong...
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The Bat Pagoda a place of worship for devout Buddhists in Mekong

The Bat Pagoda a place of worship for devout Buddhists in Mekong

The pagoda is a place of worship for devout Buddhists, most particularly from the Khmer community. It is also a social space for the community where traditional festivals are held. The Bat (Doi) Pagoda a place of worship for devout...
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Rectangular salt fields line up like building blocks in Bac Lieu

Rectangular salt fields line up like building blocks in Bac Lieu

Bac Lieu is one of the country’s biggest salt producers, with production primarily taking place in Dong Hai and Hoa Binh districts. Rectangular salt fields line up like building blocks in Bac Lieu: Salt farmers in Dong Hai District in...
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