Cho Ba Chieu: Life at a Saigon street market

by Mark Eden

Vietnam

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A woman sells fruits and vegetables by the roadside. Stallholders work from sunrise to sunset to earn their living.
A woman sells fruits and vegetables by the roadside. Stallholders work from sunrise to sunset to earn their living.
Seafood anyone? Peeling fresh prawns for sale direct to customers or to local food vendors.
Seafood anyone? Peeling fresh prawns for sale direct to customers or to local food vendors.
Preparing betel nut. The local nut is used like a chewing tobacco and stains the mouth and hands of those who prepare and use it.
Preparing betel nut. The local nut is used like a chewing tobacco and stains the mouth and hands of those who prepare and use it.
The tailor of Saigon spends his days working his ancient machine to repair clothing for those who cannot afford to buy new.
The tailor of Saigon spends his days working his ancient machine to repair clothing for those who cannot afford to buy new.
Taking a break during a long day for a game of Xiangqi and a cigarette
Taking a break during a long day for a game of Xiangqi and a cigarette