@itsjustinesy: i don’t even know when this kind of “entertainment” started, but it really needs to stop. and before anyone says “but hmong people really do dance,” i know they do, and that’s part of their real culture, usually during celebrations, gatherings, or moments that actually mean something to them. but this doesn’t feel like that at all. this feels different. this feels like kids being put in a position where they have to perform for money in front of tourists who watch and tip like it’s normal. it’s no longer about cultural expression. i love sapa and i respect its culture deeply, but this just doesn’t sit right with me… this is just sad.

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thatselai
mæm Lai ◡̈ :
This is the saddest thing i’ve seen when i’m in Sa Pa. 🥺 children have to work for their families. Sila na super bata pa have to experience this. And yung iba na may carry pa na babies sa likod tapos nagbbenta ng mga wallets and other products. 🥺🥺
2026-05-05 02:12:31
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lex_np
lex_np :
this is not right. 🙂‍↕️
2026-04-03 13:25:33
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phungf8
Phùng. :
stop filming them, stop give them money, food, candy, snacks or even attention that show your interest in them
2026-04-16 04:38:23
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jnyf97
jnyf :
Had a young boy around 5yo came up to me around 11pm selling souvenirs. We weren't looking for any souvenirs so we gently turned him down, poor boy broke down on the spot, crying. It broke my heart honestly
2026-05-12 00:40:43
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_yaniarchives
Yani :
I agree. We were strolling around Sapa late at night, but they were still dancing. The youngest was probably around 2–3 years old. :((
2026-06-24 06:49:37
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lakshasatu
Lakshashop :
So sad🥲
2026-06-25 07:05:23
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eatsleepandwrite
Irish✨ Solo Travel and Art :
The saddest part of my trip to Sa Pa was seeing these kids 😭😭😭
2026-04-04 03:00:29
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ohmygi3
Oh My Gi :
💯 agree, I even saw these kids dancing in a heavy fog and it is drizzling.
2026-05-16 11:26:03
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temaoi
Maoz :
Yeah, gut wrenching.
2026-06-08 09:01:47
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imee.rooose
Imee :
I saw this and had the same thoughts 😩
2026-06-02 07:34:37
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joizciee
🐬🦩𝓙𝓸𝔂𝓬𝓮🌷𝓙𝓸𝔂𝓬𝓮🦩🐬 :
Saw those kids around 5am dancing continuously when i came back 8am 10am 12pm3pm5pm and until 12 midnight they’re still there dancing non stop
2026-05-14 10:04:43
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iamdemiscott
Love, Jj :
kaluoy man 🥺
2026-06-15 13:41:42
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vxoffs
( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) :
Omg this breaks my heart
2026-04-19 14:23:07
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chonky.mochi
Chonky_Mocchi :
I saw this last trip ko to sapa :( 10:30 na ako nagexplore but some of them are still dancing :(
2026-04-06 02:22:27
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engr_juan
engr. juan :
When we were there, makikita mo din na they are prone to pedo’s 🥺
2026-04-04 03:01:42
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cryzdb
Cryzel :
grabe to 😭 tapos pumunta pa kami ng Sapa, december and sobrang lamig. namumula na mga pisngi nila pero sige pa din sila sa sayaw kahit gabi na 😭
2026-05-25 07:46:25
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kiel.llever
shacqllever on IG 🇵🇭🇦🇺 :
yes nung una naaawa ako sa kanila, yung mga bata.. pero what if sa hirap ng buhay gusto ndin nila, at baka hindi nmn lahat is napipilitan kundi gusto tlgang tumulong sa pamilya, let’s stop romanticising that life is fair, hindi tlga patas ang mundo lalo na ang buhay, we need to do something to survive, mas maganda na yan kaysa sa mga bata sa atin na di nga sumasayaw sa daan pero nandurukot nmn, to be fair walang magnanakaw and mandurukot sa Hanoi and Sapa kc andaming pulis but then again di nila pinipigilan ung mga entertainers para kumita kc at least nagwowork cla ng marangal 🥹🫶🏻
2026-05-03 03:14:21
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biebarzerdi
barbie :
I was in Sapa last week, and I saw all these kids with babies at their back, as an emotional person, I was literally crying, how could they allow this one. I don't even find it amusing or cute, it's heartbreaking 🥺
2026-05-01 05:54:39
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caaaityy
Caitlyn :
they were out at 10pm the other night and a woman wanted kiss on the cheek and when the child shook her head no, she offered her more. it broke my heart to see :((
2026-04-29 13:51:18
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serahsabas
serahsabas :
nakakaawa sila tbh.
2026-04-03 13:49:22
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randeeel03
Randel | VA Rockstar :
I think this is something the government needs to address. We saw these kids dancing late at night and then selling keychains and wallets afterward. It was honestly heartbreaking to witness. I know Sapa is becoming more popular with tourists, but seeing what appears to be child labor is really sad. These children deserve to enjoy their childhood, not work late into the night. 😔
2026-06-16 12:12:23
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sagy039
SagY :
Nakita ko din ‘to no’bg nagpunta kami sa SA PA last day. It’s cute pero nalulungkot ako na ginagawang pang hakot nang parents nila ang walang muwang na mga bata na yan. Tinignan lang namin pero di kami tumigil. Walang sense na binibigyan sila nang pera.
2026-06-30 03:38:55
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kroni4937
Maulana pechat :
Cibai
2026-06-24 01:39:31
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54321bryn
Maria :
just awful
2026-04-26 07:26:42
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