3/10/93 Kassia Hmongs.

Harvest of early rice in a "ray" of the Niawa family. The ladder from which is poured down the paddy is stuck in the ground and seems to rest on the air.













14/10/93 Kassia Hmongs.

Harvest of early rice in a "ray" of the Va Kheu family. Blowing of the paddy. The wind separates the dust from the grains.














14/10/93 Kassia Hmongs.

Harvest of early rice in a "ray" of the Va Keu family.








14/10/93 Kassia Hmongs.

Harvest of early rice in a "ray" of the Chung Po family. The man pouring down the paddy rice from the ladder whistles to call the wind.














25/03/94 Kassia Hmongs.

Bamboo is being cut in the forest to build a temporary shelter. The "rays" are located at two to three hours from the villages.














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