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Young Man and three Nung Women, Vietnam
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Young Man and three Nung Women, Vietnam
Quang Yen in the Quang Ninh province in the northeastern region of Vietnam - A Young Man and three Nung (Nong) Women. Date: 1910s
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Media ID 11551688
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Expression Expressions Northeastern Quang Region Stern Tough Vietnam Vietnamese Ninh
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This evocative photograph captures a young Vietnamese man in the Quang Yen district of Quang Ninh province, in the northeastern region of Vietnam, standing with three Nung (Nong) women in the 1910s. The Nung people, an ethnic minority group, are known for their tough and stern expressions, which can be seen in the women's faces as they gaze intently at the camera. The young man, dressed in Western-style clothing, appears to be in his late teens or early twenties, and he looks directly at the camera with a confident and curious expression. The setting of the photograph is rural, with the women wearing traditional Nung clothing, including long skirts and intricately patterned headpieces. The women are also carrying baskets on their backs, suggesting that they have been working in the fields. The background shows a lush, green landscape, with rice paddies and mountains in the distance. This photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of the Nung people during a time of cultural and social change in Vietnam. The young man's Western attire suggests that he may have been influenced by European colonialism, which was a significant force in the region during the early 20th century. The women's traditional clothing and expressions, however, indicate that they have maintained their cultural identity despite these external influences. The photograph is a valuable historical record of a time and place that is often overlooked in mainstream histories of Vietnam. It also highlights the rich diversity of Vietnam's ethnic and cultural landscape, and the resilience of communities in the face of change and adversity.
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