Living in a mountainous area, residents of Cao Lau commune in Lang Son province have to cultivate in terraced fields. After harvesting, Cao Lau’s boys play football in bare feet.
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When rice is harvested, Cao Lau’s boys start playing “fierce” football matches on the terraced fields.< /> |
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It is difficult to find a wide field like this. |
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The goalkeeper protects his makeshift goal. |
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Tough feet. |
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After the match the remains of the rice crops are left leveled by the players. |
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Paths at edges of rice fields mark the edges of the “pitch” in this natural play-ground. |
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Boys have to climb tens of steps to return the ball. |
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No ball boys here. |
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With two rice crops a year, the young footballers can use this playground from now until March. |
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Me Van Kien, a player, said that annually, they can play football between the two crops because there is no other plot of land that is large enough to play football in his commune. |
Le Anh Dung
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