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The iconic street vendors of Hanoi, Vietnam

Downtown Hanoi, Vietnam. The early risers are driving from the suburbs into town, mostly Old Quarter, to trade their goods for cash. The outdoor salesforce has spent a good amount of time arranging their assortment to present it in an artistic way. Some stack up a variety of flowers from the local fair on the back of their bicycle. Others bring in their mobile kitchen to prepare savory food on the spot. And, not less are armed with barber equipment to offer haircuts on the sidewalk.