Published:  16:34 Wednesday - May 08, 2013

Meo Vac district in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang has held its annual Khau Vai love market day, attracting crowds of ethnic groups and visitors.

The event, which takes place on the 27^th day of lunar March, aims to promote the traditional cultural value of the festival that began in 1919.

This year’s festival falls on May 6.

Khau Vai commune where the love market takes place

The market is crowded early in the morning

A policeman takes his girlfriend to the market

Small groups of boys and girls sit chatting and singing everywhere

Some young couples find a private place for talk

Fluting-a way of looking for a partner

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