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When the flood starts, it’s the season to catch linh fish, which can bring Ngo Thi
Sam, a farmer in Tan Chau district, An Giang province VND500,000 a day
Thai Thi Be Sau in Khanh An com-
mune, An Phu district, An Giang prov-
ince, can earn VND50,000 a day by
picking and selling the
dien dien
flow-
er. A kilogramme of
dien dien
flowers
sells for VND20,000-30,000.
EARNING A LIVING
during flood season
This time of the year many parts of the Mekong Delta
are submerged under water due to the flooding of the Mekong River.
This brings chances for many locals to cash in on fishing or collecting and
selling local specialties. Photos by
Le Hoang Vu