Gloaming – Spress https://en.spress.net Spress is a general newspaper in English which is updated 24 hours a day. Fri, 18 Jun 2021 23:50:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 191965906 Marvel at the idyllic beauty of the ripe rice season in the suburbs of Hanoi https://en.spress.net/marvel-at-the-idyllic-beauty-of-the-ripe-rice-season-in-the-suburbs-of-hanoi/ Fri, 18 Jun 2021 23:50:08 +0000 https://en.spress.net/marvel-at-the-idyllic-beauty-of-the-ripe-rice-season-in-the-suburbs-of-hanoi/ The rice fields on the outskirts of Hanoi are ripe and golden waiting to be harvested, making many people passing by here amazed by the idyllic beauty.
At the end of May and the beginning of June, under the scorching heat of summer, farmers in Hoai Duc, Chuong My, Quoc Oai districts… in the suburbs of Hanoi are busy preparing to harvest rice.

Rice fields in Thuy Khue village (Sai ​​Son commune, Quoc Oai district, Hanoi) are ripe for harvest Wing Paddy field Thuy Khue village (Sai ​​Son commune, Quoc Oai district, Hanoi city) has matured. Coming here in the afternoon, people can admire the bright yellow sunshine on the stretching rice fields, fragrant with the aroma of ripe rice. The rice fields stretch as far as the eye can see, the limestone mountains undulating on the horizon create an impressive scene. On two rows of trees along the path through the fields, in the afternoon the golden rays of sunlight crept through the foliage. Here, some rice fields have been harvested earlier, the farmers are bringing back straw The afternoon smoke blends with the surrounding scenery, making many people come here to be surprised by the idyllic beauty The golden rice fields mixed with the afternoon sun create a beautiful picture Take straw after harvesting rice, can feed buffaloes, cows or burn… Some people here don’t take the straw back and burn it in the field When all the straw is burned, the farmers will let the land rest until the next season mùa Despite the hard work, the bright smiles of the farmers in the suburbs of Hanoi during the ripe rice season are peaceful. Many people in the countryside take advantage of cycling to exercise and look at the ripe and golden rice fields in the afternoon sun Currently, the rice fields are gradually shrinking, instead of industrial zones, high-rise buildings or other crops “The buffalo is the head of the business” – a familiar image of a Vietnamese village People return home after a hard day’s work

]]> 25263 Palm tree – a typical tree of the Seven Mountains of An Giang https://en.spress.net/palm-tree-a-typical-tree-of-the-seven-mountains-of-an-giang/ Sun, 02 May 2021 21:20:16 +0000 https://en.spress.net/palm-tree-a-typical-tree-of-the-seven-mountains-of-an-giang/ Seven-mountain land in the territory of two districts of Tri Ton and Tinh Bien of An Giang province is considered the land of palm trees.

The palm fruit grows in clusters, resembling coconuts but smaller. The female palm leaves fruit from 50 to 60 per tree, while the male palm has no fruit. (Photo: Vu Sinh / VNA) Jaggery is a precious gift from mother nature to the Seven Mountains region of An Giang, not only enriching the produce here, but also contributes to a very simple and poetic beauty. (Photo: Vu Sinh / VNA) The juice of jaggery can be used as a very delicious beverage, this water has a fragrant, sweet taste that is favored by many people. But the main product made from this juice is palm sugar. (Photo: Pham Hau / VNA) On the top of the jaggery tree, there are many flower hoses, people often cut the shower, then use a bamboo stick to clamp it, tie the tube to the top of the flower cluster to catch water. (Photo: Vu Sinh / VNA) The palm tree is mainly for drinking water or for making sugar. (Photo: Vu Sinh / VNA) Jaggery rice (pulp) used to eat with water from the palm of jaggery is a very good and nutritious beverage. (Photo: Vu Sinh / VNA) Palm juice is not obtained from the fruit, but is harvested from the flower of the plant. The water has a mild sweet taste, served with white opaque, fragrant, fatty, without added sugar, ice still creates a cool feeling, is a very good and nutritious beverage. (Photo: Vu Sinh / VNA) Jaggery rice (pulp) used to eat with water from the palm of jaggery is a very good and nutritious beverage. (Photo: Vu Sinh / VNA) The magnificent palm trees among the vast green fields in Tinh Bien. (Photo: Pham Hau / VNA) Harvesting jaggery requires good health and hardship. (Photo: Pham Hau / VNA) The profession of climbing the palm tree is called the profession “eating rice on the ground, working in the sky” requiring health and hard work. (Photo: Pham Hau / VNA) The rows of green jaggery, reaching high in the middle of the field, smeared with new rice smells. (Photo: Pham Hau / VNA) In the afternoon sun, the rows of palm trees are silhouetted against the sky, bringing a sad look but a strange charm. (Photo: Pham Hau / VNA) Jaggery is a straight tree, with an average lifespan of up to 100 years and can reach up to 30m. (Photo: Vu Sinh / VNA) Palm trees are planted with seeds and are suitable for dry hills and mountains. After 20-25 years of planting, the mature tree is 5-7m high, has a trunk diameter of 30-40cm, and leaves are long and green like coconut leaves. The Khmer plant a lot of jaggery in the garden and back home for drinking water, baking or making sugar for domestic use. (Photo: Vu Sinh / VNA) The palm fruit grows in clusters, resembling coconuts but smaller. (Photo: Pham Hau / VNA)

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