On the road on both sides of the river in the middle of Bac Ha town (Lao Cai), the largest buffalo and cow market in the Northwest regularly meets every Friday. On one side are buffaloes, on the other side are cows, local people buy their favorite animals.
For a long time, Bac Ha buffalo market has been the largest “buffalo and cow trading area” of the Mong and Nung ethnic groups from the districts of Si Ma Cai, Bac Ha, Muong Khuong (Lao Cai) and Sin Man (Ha Giang). This is also a place for exchange and trading of local people and traders. Previously, the market used to meet every Saturday, at the same time as Bac Ha market, but now the buffalo market has been changed to meet every Friday.
On the road on both sides of the river in the center of Bac Ha town, about 1km, hundreds of buffaloes and cows are brought by locals and traders. Nearby houses lead their buffaloes, far away houses hire trucks to transport them. Some people hope to find good buffaloes at a good price, others hope their buffaloes and cows will get a good price.
Some lead their buffaloes downstream, others lead them upstream. Some are tied to tree roots, some to bridge railings… Everyone takes advantage of the opportunity to sell and chat with each other.
Here, buffaloes are sold in all types, sizes, and ages. From calves to adult buffaloes, from buffaloes for meat to sows…
Buying buffaloes depends on the purpose of meat, breeding or production, so the way of viewing and choosing is also different.
Buffalo buyers often carefully examine details such as the legs, horns, claws, and appearance of the buffalo.
The purchase and sale is done quickly after bargaining and exchanging in cash.
…and horses from neighboring villages also being brought here to buy, sell and exchange.
The closer to noon, the more crowded the Bac Ha buffalo market becomes. However, not everyone comes to the market to buy and sell buffalo. For the highlanders, the buffalo market is also a place for them to meet, exchange and chat. All of this has created a colorful picture of this highland buffalo market.
Many YouTubers and TikTokers also come to livestream for the audience in Bac Ha buffalo market.
Source: collected by An
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