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I'd like to be a farmer
Posted by akarui (Kagoshima, Japan) on 2 July 2008 in Lifestyle & Culture.
This was the youngest child in the group. I was quiet impressed by how she worked aside her mother until the end. Many other children didn't stay that long. I repeat that planting rice is mostly done by machines and that the children were enjoying that moment. It was not work but just play and they were free to go out any time they wanted. This is not a picture showing the hardness of children working for a poor salary!
Thank you very much for all your comments.
You can see the same picture in bigger size and better resolution on my new blog.
Artin Zaman from Tehran, Iran
We also have people plant rice here in Iran mainly on the northern section of the country.
Doing these thing the traditional way is always great to watch for me although it is very hard for someone who is actually doing it.
Great photos
Regards
2 Jul 2008 7:29am
Laurent from Lyon, France
elle a l'air de bien s'amuser.
On ne dirait pas à la voir comme cela qu'elle est exploitée ;o)))))
2 Jul 2008 11:04am
vu@granby - Wolfgang from Granby, Québec, Canada
Non, il n'y a pas la moindre suggestion d'exploitation ici, elle s'amuse bien! C'est un retour au sources, comme ici il y a des familles qui vont ramasser des pommes ou des fraises en groupe, pas par nécessité mais pour montrer aux enfants la vie d'autrefois.
2 Jul 2008 12:05pm
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
Reminds me of my childhood when I was harvesting potatoes :-)
2 Jul 2008 1:32pm
yiannis krikis from thessaloniki, Greece
very beautiful images - I like them a lot
2 Jul 2008 4:01pm
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
What a wonderful exprerince for everyone who took part. Two fantastic images.
2 Jul 2008 4:21pm
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Ces images sont magnifiques. Cet enfant a l'air de beaucoup s'amuser tout en prenant son "travail" au sérieux!
2 Jul 2008 6:11pm
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
Great shot, I'm sure she loved the experience. Thanks for sharing this with us.
2 Jul 2008 7:35pm
Cheryl from Texas, United States
wonderful image, very cute. what a special child to stick with it! good for her!!
2 Jul 2008 9:13pm
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
Lovely, lovely fresh shots. It's nice to see the enthusiasm and genuine fun.
3 Jul 2008 3:44am
