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Following locals who pick Hanoi’s iconic fruit at night

Wednesday, July 04, 2018, 15:06 GMT+7

A sau picker is seen atop a tree in Hanoi before dawn. Photo: Tuoi Tre

A sau picker is seen atop a tree in Hanoi before dawn. Photo: Tuoi Tre

A sau picker sells his fruit on the sidewalk in Hanoi. Photo: Tuoi Tre

A sau picker sells his fruit on the sidewalk in Hanoi. Photo: Tuoi Tre

A sau picker sells his fruit on the sidewalk in Hanoi. Photo: Tuoi Tre

A sau picker sells his fruit on the sidewalk in Hanoi. Photo: Tuoi Tre

Sau is seen on sale on a sidewalk in Hanoi. Photo: Tuoi Tre

Sau is seen on sale on a sidewalk in Hanoi. Photo: Tuoi Tre

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