These men, at work or relaxing, meditating or incited by gambling, emit the real Vietnamese soul. Call it relentless willpower, inner strength or quiet confidence in their constant struggle for a better day and life throughout the generations. Nothing was ever easy and that goes for today. The last decades have brought huge change to Vietnam. However for these men development does not mean the loss of their souls. At work in the ricefields, in the factory, on the boat or at leisure, I’m always attracted by their mildly stubborn personalities. In Vietnam, early morning provides the liveliest scenes : men at work, relaxing with friends, passionately spending their free time, … A furtive glimpse, a greeting, a smile gives me a sense of connectedness with these men and then everyone back to business.
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