Buffalo carts transport rice to the collection points. (Photo: VNA)
Buffalo carts carry rice in the field of Thuong Phuoc 1 border commune, Hong Ngu district, Dong Thap province. (Photo: VNA)
Depending on distance, the transportation fee for each sack of rice from the field to the collection point ranges from 7,000 to 10,000 VND. (Photo: VNA)
Each buffalo cart can carry an average of 15 sacks of rice per trip. (Photo: VNA)
Though rare, buffalo carts in Hong Ngu keep alive the Mekong Delta’s deep-rooted traditions, where man and buffalo once worked side by side. Whether for nostalgia or necessity, they still carve their path, carrying the spirit of a fading heritage. (Photo: VNA)
Buffalo carts in Dong Thap: A timeless harvest tradition
Amid the golden fields of Dong Thap province’s Hong Ngu district, the winter-spring rice harvest is in full swing. While modern machines have largely taken over, a rare and nostalgic sight remains—buffalo carts transporting rice, preserving a traditional way of life.
