The floating village in Hanoi

This floating village has existed for many years. The people live on boats or temporary tents built on the rivershore. The village is isolated to urban life, although it is only several kilometers from Hoan Kiem Lake, the central point of the capital city. The 50 boats are anchored near the shore. These boats have become their houses, not a means of transport. All families in the village are pottery traders. The floating village also has electricity. They share only one power meter.   They use water from drilling wells. The ceramic village is very quiet in the afternoon and in winter. But it will immediately become bustling when shipments of pottery arrive. During the free time, local men entertain themselves by playing chess or football.  Most of the couples in the village are at aged 30 to 40, so there are many children here. A woman is bathing her child.  Whenever the water rises suddenly, local people have to wade in the water. A man at rest. This man does exercise every day on his boat, which has been his home for nearly ten years. This woman is preparing dinner. Her boat home has a TV, refrigerator, stereo and other modern items.    The village at night.

Photo: Zing

Source: vietnamnet.vn

The floating village in Hanoi

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