Little Spring

Contest Entry Code: bce391f5bc96458790524410939fce15

Unit: Individual

Place of creation: Xã Đồng Văn, Tuyên Quang, Việt Nam

In the golden spring sunshine, a highland girl carries fresh mustard flowers on her back, taking small, laborious but innocent steps up the old stone steps. Her vibrant dress blends with the pink of the peach blossoms, creating a scene both simple and poetic. Between the rustic earthen house and the silently hanging birdcage, the image of the little girl evokes not only the innocence of childhood but also symbolizes resilience, continuing the tradition of diligent labor of the mountain people.