Shining from within: Inspiring pictures of people with disabilities in Tuyen Quang

Some suns do not shine from above, yet radiate brightly within imperfect forms. In the villages of the Tay, Dao, and H’mong people in Tuyen Quang, people with disabilities are redefining what it means to be whole. Wholeness does not lie in the body, but in the will to rise and the aspiration to live meaningfully.

Although her hands are deformed, Mrs. Sung Thi Co from Hop Tien village, Lung Tam commune, tirelessly pursues the craft of beeswax painting on linen.

Hau Thien Di, from Thien Huong village, Dong Van commune, was born blind but possesses the talent of playing the flute, bringing joy to life.

Despite having paralyzed hands, Ms. Hoang Lan Huong of Minh Xuan ward still knits woolen hats every year to give to students in the highlands.

Every day, Vu Thi Dinh from Lao Xa village, Sa Phin commune, reads books to her sister Vu Thi Cho, who was born blind, helping her satisfy her thirst for learning.

Giang Lam – Le Hang