The Fragrant Rice of Muong Land
baophutho.vn The road leading me to Muong Vang (formerly comprising Quy Hoa, Tuan Dao, and Tan Lap communes) winds through endless rice fields that embrace the Tan Lap valley. The Muong people say that here, they not only “eat rice” but also “worship it,” honoring each grain as part of their soul.
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