02/09/2024
On an Easy Sunday in Hanoi
In Vietnam, there's a charming tradition where young women and men rent outfits and have their photos taken by friends. They rent the clothes for a day from local shops, where they also get their hair styled and makeup done by professional artists.
This young woman was dressed as a member of the Lê dynasty, which ruled during the time when Vietnam was known as Đại Việt or Annam. She was waiting in line—just like a great handful of soldiers—to enter the beautiful garden of the Temple of Literature, which is absolutely worth a visit, even without your camera.