Harvesting water lilies in Dong Thap Muoi (Plain of Reeds)(Photo: VNA)
The business can earn about 400,000 - 500,000 VND (17 - 21 USD) a day. (Photo: VNA)
Water lily stem is used in many local dishes (Photo: VNA)
Linh fish (Henicorhynchus), only found during the flood season, brings a good source of income for locals. (Photo: VNA)
Catching linh fish (Photo: VNA)
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Harvesting garlic chives, another specialty in the flood season (Photo: VNA)
Garlic chives earns a farmer from 500,000 to 700,000 VND per day (21 - 30 USD). (Photo: VNA)
Mekong Delta life in flooding season
The flooding season offers its own specialties for Mekong Delta residents to earn their living when surrounded by rising water.
