HA GIANG – The photos taken of Vang Thi Sinh in front of the Vuong’s Palace (Meo Vac) received tens of thousands of likes and shares.
The photos were posted by Mr. Pham Xuan Quy, from Dong Nai, in the travel group on Facebook on August 3. In less than a day, the post received nearly 5,000 likes and shares. These photos were taken by him while visiting the Vuong Palace (Meo King Palace) in April. He had previously posted on a group of backpackers and also received nearly 6,000 likes. Most of the comments complimented her for her rustic beauty, and everyone who met her said her voiceover was very attractive.
Quy said that he has been to Ha Giang many times, but this is the first time he has met her. Impressed by her pretty appearance, clear smile and polite way of talking, he asked permission to take a photo of her and post it.
The main character in the photo is Vang Thi Sinh, 18 years old, from the H’Mong ethnic group, in Dong Van district (Ha Giang). Previously in 2018, she was very popular with the backpacking community, after the video was selling pears, filmed by a tourist and posted online.
Sinh said that she had just finished her high school graduation exam and now because of the Covid-19 epidemic, there are no tourists, she is temporarily resting at home. Before that, on weekdays, she went to school, on weekends she helped her mother sell fruits and nuts and worked as a narration guide in the Meo King Palace.
She said, after being suddenly famous online, so far, many visitors come to her family’s stall to take souvenir photos and shop, which makes her very happy and thanks, everyone. However, her popularity also caused her trouble as many people messaged and followed her on Facebook, causing her to be taken away by crooks. Or many people set up fake accounts to cheat money even though she warned her, this made her very sad.
Sinh shared, although being famous also creates many job opportunities for her, but because of her passion for travel and love for her homeland, she will continue to study and practice to become a professional guide.
