Ganhaizi . Plateau Ganhaizi is a plateau grassland, about 5km2 wide on the east side of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. This place is the main tourist center of Ngoc Long Tuyet Son tourist area. Thanks to its flat terrain, Ganhaizi grassland is a place to provide food, accommodation, entertainment and souvenir shopping for tourists. It also has the longest tunnel in the world, the highest in Asia and is also the only place with a golf course at the foot of the snowy mountains. Yunshanping (Yunshanping) Van Son Binh, also known as the Land of Music, is an alpine meadow located at an altitude of 3,240m above sea level with an area of ​​about 0.5km2. This is a gathering place for many young people who are ethnic minorities who come to sing and perform folk dances. This is also a favorite place to take wedding photos because of its beautiful scenery. The color of the flowers and grass on the ground combined with the blue highland sky, the scenery of the snowy mountains in the background make for great photos. Glacier Park (Glacier) There are 19 modern glaciers on the Jade Dragon snow mountain, forming a series of ice towers and a Glacier Park located at an altitude of 4,680m above sea level. The glacier park also has caves eroded by glaciers and is a relic of the Quaternary period. Tourists can admire the glaciers formed more than 40,000 years ago when the snow gradually melted. Maoniuping Village Maoniuping village located in the north of Lijiang is an interesting place for you to explore the local culture here. When coming to this village with an area of ​​​​about 16.6km2, people have the feeling of being back in time. Villagers still live mainly by raising cattle in the traditional grazing way. Most of the cultural customs as well as the traditional living atmosphere are still well preserved here. Many tourists choose to stay in the village as an escape from the noisy city life. Yak cow field at an altitude of more than 3,000m is also one of the unique features of this place.

The tribes in Kenya still keep their traditions. The “Soul” of Africa When people think of Africa, people often think of Kenya with iconic images. It is the lone acacia tree silhouetted against the characteristic grasslands (savannas) with an endless horizon. It is the snow-capped mountain that can be seen from the harsh deserts. It’s the palm-fringed, green coastline of the Indian Ocean, the Great Rift valley – traces of an earthquake that tore through the continent tens of millions of years ago, and dense forests reminiscent of the heart. of the continent. Therefore, Kenya is also known as “the country of epic terrains”, it stirs up in our hearts the desire to explore. Kenya is very famous for its movies about the wild world. This is the land of herds of wildebeest and zebras numbering in the millions and the “great predators of Africa” ​​such as lions, hyenas… Kenya is also home to the Tsavo red elephants, Amboseli elephant families in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro and millions of giant flamingos striding across shallow lakes. Africa is the last great wilderness where these creatures exist, and Kenya is the perfect place to respond to Africa’s wild call. Along with that are endangered species like the black rhino being hunted by poachers. Along with its awe-inspiring landscapes and wildlife, Kenya’s long history is particularly fascinating as it is home to some of Africa’s most famous peoples such as the Maasai, the Samburu, Turkana, Swahili, Kikuyu. Their long and lively history, coupled with their unique culture, will give you an unprecedented experience of the struggle to maintain tradition in an increasingly modern and crowded world, the war to survive in some of the harshest environments on earth, an ancient tension between settled farming and migratory tribes. Wildlife in Kenya especially attracts tourists. Tourism and conservation Coming to Kenya, visitors expect to see ancient and wild beauty. Kenya also identifies nature conservation as a national mission. The abundance of wildlife in Kenya is due to the collective efforts of the community. Kenya pioneered the use of armed rangers to protect rhinos and elephants. Kenya brought wildlife back after poaching in the 1970s and 1980s. What’s more, in places like Laikipia and Masai Mara, private and community sanctuaries combine tourism with Community development and wildlife conservation have achieved impressive results. For inspirational travel, few countries can match Kenya. The sanctuaries provide well-protected refuges for some of the most endangered wildlife on the planet, from lions and cheetahs in the southern Masai Mara to elephants and black rhinos in Samburu in the north. . Every year, between June and December, one of the world’s largest and longest animal migrations takes place in East Africa. More than two million wildebeest, zebras and other animals migrate across the Serengeti River to Kenya’s Masai Mara in search of greener pastures. The majority of Kenya’s tourists come between June and October to witness this “great migration”. The migration lasted from 800km to 1,600km. According to Kenya’s Minister of Tourism and Wildlife Najib Balala, August is one of the busiest months for the tourism industry, with arrivals during this period accounting for 10% of the country’s total annual visitors. Kenya, with about 250,000 visitors. Due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic, tourism in Kenya has been severely affected, and hunting tour companies in Kenya are facing unprecedented losses. However, this is an opportunity for nature to recover. Many types of animals have strong growth. For example, during the time of the pandemic, Kenya saw the arrival of more than 200 baby elephants, a miracle never before, they were called “Covid Gifts”. This Covid-19 “silent” also offers Kenya the opportunity to refine measures to help economic development go hand in hand with conservation more effectively when tourism reopens.

On the romantic campus, on breaks and days off, the soldiers can also participate in many activities such as reading newspapers, exercising, singing, etc. to help officers and soldiers have relaxing hours after time. Coaching, stressful work, motivation to complete the assigned tasks well.

Mapogo lion union has raised the brutality of lions to a new level when they have actions involving cannibalism, murder and are believed to be the culprits that have killed more than 100 male lions. other died. The Lions Union is said to be named after a South African security company, Mapogo A Mathamaga Security. No longer active, Mapogo A Mathamaga is known for its intense and often brutal forms of crime handling. The Mapogo Lions Union is a pack of six male lions that dominate the Sabi Sands area, and they have shown unprecedented levels of brutality and violence among lions. The union of six male lions first appeared in March 2006, when they claimed their own territory by force. Normally, when lions come to a new area, they will be very quiet, but the Mapogo alliance is completely different, they move, expand their territory and dominate with great power in a loud roar. , they will kill any male lions around to fight for territory. The members of this lion union include: Makhulu, born in 1998 and also the oldest member of the Mapogo lion union, Makhulu is the only male not from the same bloodline as the other members to join the alliance. smart. The second member – Pretty Boy, it is so named because this is a lion that possesses a lot of strategy when fighting, so it is the member with the least scars in the Mapogo alliance. The third member – Mr T (Satan), this is a lion known for his extreme brutality, it is named after the classic Mohawk hairstyle similar to the character Mr. T in The A-Team. Notably, this lion also received the nickname “satan” after killing his own brother’s cubs. The fourth member – Skew Spine, is literally named because of the distinctive scar on his spine and left hip. Fifth member – Dreadlocks, this is a lion that has something on its mane that makes its fur sticky. The sixth and final member is named Kinky Tail because of its unusual tail. These six male lions are descended from Spartan/Eyrefield Field Pride lions, bred by West street males. Makulu, the oldest member, and also the only lion from a different bloodline, while the rest of the members are brothers. During their rule, the Mapogo confederacy wiped out countless other males. Together, they killed more than 100 male lions and pose a threat to herds of such male lions, including females and cubs. These sadists take over the entire territory of the surrounding males with unprecedented aggression, and males that dare to challenge and enter their territory will often receive a bitter end – being eaten. meat . This alliance of six male lions changed the entire ecosystem in the Sabi Sands area, dominating and controlling an area once ruled by eight other individual lions. The behavior of lions Lions are the only feline animals that live in groups, each pack usually includes two to 40 lions, in large groups there will be about three or four males, about a dozen females and cubs. of them. All lionesses in a pack are usually related by blood, they will often stay in their herd after adulthood. On the other hand, the males will be driven away when they are 2 – 3 years old to build their own new herd. The males will generally take on the role of defending the territory of the herd. While lionesses are predators, they will work together to both capture prey and feed their cubs. This is the usual way of forming a pack of lions, however, occasionally there will be groups of only male lions, which are called alliances. What is lion union? A lion union is usually a group of two or more male lions (sometimes up to seven) that join together. These male lion alliances are usually made up of half brothers or cousins, and they often grew up together in the same original pack. Even so, it’s not uncommon for unrelated male lions to join an alliance. The main reason for lions to form alliances is to protect each other. When they are removed from the original pack, each day that goes by for them is a struggle to survive because they face many difficulties while trying to hunt while trying to defend themselves against strong male lions. stronger. This is why male lions removed from the original pack at the same time form strong bonds that are strengthened by their common struggle. By bonding with each other, they will have a higher chance of survival. However, as they become stronger, their focus will shift from survival to gaining territory. More members in their alliance will mean giving them a better chance of winning fights with other males. Benefits of a large male lion union include: They are capable of driving out single male lions, or even smaller alliances, that take over territory at a much younger age than if they were alone. Lions become more successful in hunting, an important aspect of survival after being driven out of the original herd. A larger union would likely dominate a larger territory and give them access to more female lions to mate with. Larger alliances will often hold territory and mating rights longer than regular packs because their “empire” is harder to topple. This also results in a longer life span for males in a large union. Why is Mapogo lion alliance so unique? The Mapogo Lion Alliance is perhaps the most famous lion alliance in recent history. They became famous for their ruthless tactics and they also possessed the speed of conquering new territories extremely quickly. Mapogo lion alliances differ from normal alliances in that they will kill all lions they come across. The lions in the Mapogo alliance are also said to have taken down wild buffalo, adult giraffes, even rhinos and hippos. They not only kill the lions that cross their path, but also eat the ill-fated lions. The Mapogo Lion Alliance’s ability to control and defend such a vast expanse of land is unprecedented in the lion population – they have captured and ruled eight other lions. How did the Mapogo Lions Union break up? As with all lion alliances, they don’t last forever. Mapogo suffered the same fate. In 2010, the Majingilanes, an alliance of five adult male lions, entered Mapogo’s territory to challenge them. As a result, Kinky Tail was killed. Majingilanes took over their territories. Over the next three years, two other lions in the Mapogo pack disappeared without a trace. In 2012, the Southern lions challenged the remaining members of the Mapogos alliance, forcing them to retreat, and Mr T was chased and killed. Makhulu and Pretty Boy were the last two lions in the Mapogo alliance to survive the event. They were last seen together in Kruger National Park and buffalo hunting in October 2012. Makhulu was last seen in 2013, alone in Mala Mala. Mapogo has had a huge impact on the Sabi Sand ecosystem because of the demise of lion populations. Examples include groups such as: Castleton Pride: originally from 22 members down to 6; Tsalala Pride: originally 10 down to 5; Ximunvanyane Pride: original 10 down to 0; Elephant Plains suffered a 40% reduction in membership. This means that the Mapogo alliance has killed about 40 – 50 lions in the neighboring areas. According to Willem Botha, Head of Anti-Poaching in Sabi Sands during Mapogo’s rule: “From the first time I saw them until I left Sabi Sands, Mapogo killed between 90 and 110 other lions. In the park”.

In 2015, studying in the first year of university, Dinh Le Thao Nguyen (SN 1996, Ward 3, Da Lat City, Lam Dong) decided to take a break even though her family disagreed. “Since I was in high school, I was determined not to go to university, but I did not expect to pass the exam,” the girl born in 1996 shared. However, after only a few months, the girl decided to drop out of school. The garden of Thao Nguyen is more than 7,000m2, planted with all kinds of different fruit trees. Having a passion for plants and gardening, after leaving school, Thao Nguyen and her parents planted more ornamental plants, flowers and vegetables in the garden. She also redesigned her garden in the direction of “going back to nature” and discussed with her parents the intention of inviting “strangers” to her garden to play. “The land is large, but only my parents, me and my younger brother live. Gardening is done by me and my father, so it can’t be done,” Thao Nguyen shared. She wants to invite others to work in the garden and harvest products. Guests will be free to eat and drink, while the owner has a companion when gardening. “I only choose female guests,” Thao Nguyen said. The selection of people to play will be “selected carefully” through the profile and the times the two sides talk to discuss topics related to planting trees and taking care of the garden. Guests and owners will have a month to contact and talk to each other. When it feels right to talk and feel that guests are sincere in coming to the garden, Thao Nguyen will receive the application and make an appointment for the two sides to meet. However, Thao Nguyen’s idea was opposed by her family. “My father said: “When you come to play, I take them to Da Lat city to tell me. Bringing a friend back and forcing you to garden for yourself is exploiting your labor,” Thao Nguyen recalls. There is no other way. otherwise, Thao Nguyen had to put her ideas aside. Thao Nguyen took a commemorative photo with an elderly guest who used to visit her garden. In 2020, Mr. Lac – Thao Nguyen’s father, just started letting his daughter invite strangers to his garden. Thao Nguyen posted information to find people in the provinces and cities to come to her garden to play and many people responded. “The garden is currently in the harvest season, so I want to find someone to visit, take care of the plants and harvest the products together. Every day, we will do gardening for 4 hours, including 2 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon. Gardening is sowing seeds, planting flowers, growing vegetables, watering plants, picking up trash, weeding, picking fruit… Thao Nguyen’s garden is located in the middle of Da Lat city, surrounded by a stream. The rest of the time we will cook together, walk around Da Lat. The garden will arrange accommodation and meals during your stay. If you want to wander around the restaurant and eat, I’m happy to share when eating with you. If you can take care of the garden for a month, the garden will be completely free of charge. If you only spend 1-2 weeks in the garden, the fee will be 200,000 VND/week,” she wrote. Reading about Thao Nguyen, a female friend in Hanoi asked to visit the garden for a week. After carefully reviewing the girl’s profile, Thao Nguyen agreed. The girl stayed for a week, worked in the garden, ate together and talked with the owner of the garden. Before leaving, the girl planted a green tree as a souvenir. Thao Nguyen promised, when the tree bears fruit, she will invite the girl to come and harvest. Ms. Pham My Ly (Hanoi) also registered to come to Thao Nguyen’s garden to stay for a week to practice being a farmer. “The days of gardening with Thao Nguyen, I feel very happy, comfortable and meaningful. In the morning, I go to the garden to pick vegetables and weeds. In the afternoon, I finish work early, I drive around Da Lat,” she wrote. on personal page. Recently, many people also registered to visit the garden, but Thao Nguyen did not agree, due to the complicated development of the Covid-19 epidemic. “This season, the garden is in the process of harvesting avocados and durians… but due to the epidemic, we can’t invite everyone to come, I’m sorry,” 9X confessed. In addition to fruit trees, Thao Nguyen also grows chrysanthemums, roses, five-color, bougainvillea… The succulent berries that Thao Nguyen can grow. She also grows more vegetables and tubers to provide clean food for her family and visitors to the garden. Thao Nguyen said that gardening also has worries, expectations, joy and fatigue like other jobs. However, since starting gardening, she finds life meaningful because she takes care of plants and immerses herself in nature. Thao Nguyen also designed an area to make a fish pond, a place to relax for family and guests. The cat is lying comfortably under the fruit-bearing jackfruit tree. Stone lotus is grown in dried coconut shells. Among these, there are trees planted by guests as souvenirs. The girls came to garden with Thao Nguyen. Up to now, Thao Nguyen has welcomed more than 20 strangers to the garden to play. In the next time, she will design a garden according to the homestay model so that she can welcome many guests, especially families with small children. Thao Nguyen and the guest visit her garden. 9X said, up to now, she always feels that the choice of garden is done right and is becoming more and more meaningful. Watch more videos: Hanoi is strangely beautiful in the rice flower season, the red color dispels the cold of Ban Tu Anh Photo: Character provided

Skybed Scar – the mighty lion king that once ruled the Kruger grasslands. In April 2018, in Kruger National Park, South Africa, two photographers Larry Pannell and Greg Parker took a rare set of photos of male lions taking their last breath naturally out in the wild. wild. In the last moments of his life, Skybed Scar – the mighty lion king that once dominated the Kruger grasslands and the photographers stood just over a meter apart. This male lion is a famous lion king in Kruger Park and once dominated a lion herd for several years. In his heyday. Skybed Scar has a mighty and majestic appearance, with muscular muscles and a loud roar that can make the surrounding herbivores tremble, even other male lions who want to usurp its throne. must also carefully consider the enormous power hidden in this roar. However, by the time the two photographers took these photos, Scar was old and had to leave her lions, or be chased from the lions, so she could only hunt alone. Lions are the only sociable of the big cats. They hunt together and take care of their young in packs. This helps them hunt more efficiently and can even kill large animals like the buffalo. A group of lions will usually include a male lion and a few female lions, sometimes even a herd of lion cubs running behind. A group of lions can have more than 50 individuals and in such large groups there can also be a few more adult male lions. Throughout her life, a female lion in a group of lions will be primarily responsible for hunting, while male lions are primarily responsible for patrolling the territory, intimidating other lions or other lions. invaders, keep the lions safe, and occasionally assist the lioness in her hunt. When the male lion cubs are close to reaching adulthood (under 3 years old) they will be kicked out of the herd to live in the wild, sometimes they will bond with several male lions like themselves to hunt together. bait. When these male lions are 6 years old (fully mature), they will use their strength to challenge other male lions to gain dominion over the lions. The defeated male lions will usually die from severe wounds, but if they are not dead then these old kings will be driven out of the pack and left to live alone, even if they are not. could become the target of the hyenas, and being able to die naturally would become a luxury. The photographer saw Skybed Scar at a watering hole, where a herd of small elephants usually drink water. When they got there, they noticed that a lion was drinking water on the bank, it seems that it is having problems with its left leg because its sitting angle is not very normal right now. And then they saw the lion stand up with a swaying posture like a drunk man, but in the end they discovered that it was an old lion and had not been eaten for a long time, its body only covered with skin. bone. Parker was a local photographer and recognized the old lion as Skybed Scar. It left the puddle and staggered toward a small high ground. Every few steps it will stop, bow its head to rest, accumulate the remaining strength in its body to be able to take a few more steps. After going up to the high ground, Skybed Scar looked back at the puddle one last time and then slowly walked down the slope, but only halfway through it, it fell. But right after that, a herd of elephants came to the puddle to play and satisfy their thirst, one elephant left the herd and walked towards the high ground, seeming to want to stand at a higher position to see the surrounding. Is there any danger around? At first, it did not detect the lion Scar 30 meters away, and Scar purposely avoided the view to avoid the elephant from detecting her. But unfortunately, the elephant still found it, stepped back and rushed towards Scar with a roar, when the other elephants heard the noise, they began to rush towards the old lion. Scar wanted to snarl at the elephants like when she was a child to scare away these scary giants, but now, she only had one choice, and that was to turn around and run with all her strength. The sound of galloping footsteps gradually disappeared, the dust also subsided, the two photographers drove to find the old lion, finally found Scar lying on the grass under the tree, dying unable to move. This last run had obviously exhausted him. Scar looked at the photographer with sad eyes, no one dared to approach the former king, but now, the photographer was more than a meter away, staring at its death. The old lion was breathing heavily, his chest heaving weakly, and his eyes slowly fading. Finally, after taking his last breath, Skar closed his eyes and safely left this world forever, and a generation of lion kings fell. You may often hear the traditional virtues of respecting the elderly and caring for young children on a bus, but in essence, such a statement clearly confuses many animals. Once the old male lion is driven out of the lions, only death awaits him; The new lion king will also kill the old lion king’s cubs, so that the lioness can mate with her In fact, most animals in the wild can hardly live to old age, not because they don’t want to die of old age, but their fellows don’t want to. Think twice, have you ever seen wild animals die of old age? Most people probably don’t see that in their lifetime.

Thanks to the large land area combined with ideal temperature conditions, the bright white reed flowers bloom, each flower is large and high at waist or shoulder height. Here, the flowers usually appear 3-4 times / year, each time is about 3 months apart. Reed flowers only bloom and last for about 2-3 weeks. If young people intend to visit this meadow to take pictures, the most perfect time frame is from 16h – 17h30. That’s when the sun was soft, even sunset appeared, so the scene was very harmonious with the bright white color of the whole flower field. In addition to beautiful flowers, the air here is also very fresh and cool, so it has become a favorite place for many young people to hang out. Let’s review the moments when young people check-in with reed grass (Photo: Trung Hau)

Dong Thap province implements many biodiversity conservation solutions for Tram Chim National Park Mr. Le Thanh Cu, Deputy Director of Tram Chim National Park, said: “In order to balance the ecosystem, the unit has implemented solutions to keep Melaleuca forests and grasslands in the park’s areas to attract and protect the forests. birds, especially the red-crowned crane – a rare bird named in the World Red Book and a symbol of Dong Thap province.The return of the red-crowned crane is a good sign, showing that the ecological environment for the cranes is improving Good up”. Tram Chim National Park is one of the favorite destinations of tourists near and far Landscape of Tram Chim National Park For many years, Tram Chim National Park has been visited by cranes every year, but due to the gradually changing ecological environment, fewer and fewer cranes return. Diversity of animals and plants living in Tram Chim National Park area According to statistics of Tram Chim National Park, in 1991 there were more than 1,000 red-crowned cranes, but then there were fewer and fewer. By 2017, only 3 red-crowned cranes had returned, 9 individuals in 2018 and 11 individuals in 2019. In 2020 alone, not a single red-crowned crane came here.

Mr. Trong said that in this area, thunderstorms in the natural grasslands are divided into 2 types: thunderstorms and thunderstorms. Thunderstorms are larger than thunderstorms, but they hide very deep underground, so they are difficult to hunt. Therefore, thunderstorms hunt more. A thunderstorm has just been hunted After nearly a dozen rains at the beginning of the season, the field was covered with thin grass. Just a few steps, they easily found the cave. With their experience, these people immediately distinguish between cool caves (temporary shelter for thunderstorms) and extrusion caves (where thunderstorms are present). Less than 20 strokes of the pickaxe, tracing the nooks and crannies of the cave through a tree, Trong’s group found a swarm of incense. In less than a morning, Mr. Trong’s group hunted 40 greasy thunderstorms. “After many months of sheltering in a cave, at the beginning of the rainy season, thunderstorms begin to eat young grass, so they are fattest and easiest to catch. The sandy soil in their burrows is also softer thanks to the rain seeping down” – he Trong said. For a long time, thunderstorm has been considered a famous specialty of the sandy land of Binh Thuan because it can process many delicious dishes such as grilling, mixing vegetables or cooking pink melon soup. Thunderstorm meat, especially thunderstorms that live in sandy soil, are tough and fragrant when grilled with moderate charcoal. Currently, due to the trend of urbanization, natural specialties are less and less, so the movement of raising meat in rural areas of Binh Thuan is appearing to meet the needs of diners. The meat must be raised for about 1 year, with a weight of 3-4 heads/kg, usually sold for 600,000 – 700,000 VND. Natural thunderstorm weight is usually smaller, from 20-30 individuals/kg. Natural thunderstorm meat is better than farmed, so it is often kept by local people for food processing, rarely sold. COMPANY UNIT

Traditional Mongolian tent in Orkhon National Park. Photo: Shutterstock The capital Ulan Bator is isolated, located 1,350 meters (4,430 ft) above sea level, slightly eastward in central Mongolia and on the banks of the Tuul River, a tributary of the Selenge River. a valley at the foot of the Bogd Khan mountain. Despite having a large land bank, 45% of Mongolia’s population live in the capital Ulan Bator. Contrary to the belief of many people, that Mongolia has only green deserts and steppes, with people riding horses, Ulan Bator is a very modern city, high-rise buildings, busy cars. This is also the place in the TOP of the coldest capitals in the world, when winter can be cold to – 40 degrees C. This country has a lot of interesting and mysterious things that not everyone knows. The economy is “precarious” Mongolia is a country with many natural resources and is considered the “new navel” of the earth, under the vast deserts are iron mines, copper and uranium mines. In 2011, when the price of copper and iron ore soared, Mongolia’s economic growth was the fastest in the world with an increase of 17.29%, but after only a few years, the country’s economy was “slipping”. Mongolia’s GDP growth rate in 2014 was 7.89%; in 2015 it was 2.38%; in 2016 down to 1.17%; in 2018 it was 6.95%. Mongolia’s public debt stands at $ 30 billion, more than twice the national GDP. Mongolia’s per capita income in terms of purchasing power parity in 2020 is $ 12,970. However, the standard of living of people in this country is still quite disparity, with up to 36% of people living below the poverty line. These poor villagers earn only about $ 2 a day. Meanwhile, there are super rich giants with luxurious and fully equipped lives. One can find skyscrapers, super cars, bars or very modern buildings in Mongolia. Heaven “no rubbish” In the 21st century, it is difficult to find a place where there is no trash, but many people have entered a “paradise” but look tired and do not see a piece of trash – Mong steppe Neck. Just going out of the city, you can see endless, endless green carpets like a giant carpet in the middle of the earth, being let go of free birds, roaming on horseback. live life like the nomads here. The Mongols have a very high sense of environmental protection. They never litter the environment. After each move, trash is collected and brought to the city, moved to the correct collection point. This habit is gradually learned by tourists. It seems, no one has the heart to let the steppe get eyesighted by trash. Many “strange” customs Use less water to bathe: The Mongols have a strange notion that using water to bathe will touch the artery and the gods. For them, someone who smells heavy on body, that person brings more luck. Although at the present time, this concept is no longer as widespread as it used to be, if you accidentally meet someone from Mongolia and find them “smelly” do not be surprised. “White Month Tet”: Mongolia’s traditional New Year is also known as the Tsagaan Sar New Year, coinciding with the Vietnamese New Year. However, due to the cultural intersection between China and Russia, Mongolia’s Lunar New Year is not completely similar to the customs and habits of most other Asian countries. The Mongols see white as a symbol of purity, bringing good luck and good luck. In the first days of the new year, they often wear white or give each other white items. They have the custom of kneeling while drinking wine and drinking tea on New Year’s Eve, the dishes are washed with horse milk. Festival on frozen lakes: Once a year, Mongolians from all over the world flock to the border with Russia, where Khövsgöl is the deepest steppe. In the cold below -40 degrees Celsius and frozen lake surface, they gather to have fun, celebrate the austerity winter, preparing to welcome the bright days. On the frozen lake Khövsgöl up to hundreds of meters deep, people organize all kinds of entertainment from traditional to modern. The more beautiful a woman is, the easier it is to “ditch”: Mongolia is a place where women have better careers than men. Women are more educated than men in terms of education, they are less likely to encounter unemployment. Raising cattle was inherently only for men. In any bar, pub or club, female customers always account for the majority. But also because they are too superior in terms of social status compared to men, Mongolian women with modern lifestyles decide to stay in the city to find work after graduation, so it is extremely hard to found a half of my life. Mongolian Women. Photo: Ayan Travel This situation is common in universities as well as in workplaces. This also leads to the fact that men in Mongolia also have more choices: more than 40% of men over the age of 15 are married, compared with 32% for women. . Monuments everywhere In the capital Ulan Bator, the Genghis Khan statue is everywhere, from solemn locations to idyllic places, in tents and especially present in the living decorations of many nomads. . The country is still poor, but Mongolia dares to spend over 4 million USD to invest in the monumental area combined with the monumental museum. The statue of Genghis Khan about 40m high, with a majestic face, powerful riding on a majestic horse, facing the East, where he was born. That’s enough to see how they idolized Genghis Khan and former kings of the empire. Navy is only in “lake” Mongolia has no sea, but people cannot believe that the Mongolian government still pays money to buy ships and often uses one of them to carry oil through Lake Khövsgöl to Russia. Not only ships, but Mongolia also has a naval force of “7 people”. The job of the Mongolian navy soldiers is very simple, it is to be a tour guide. It was strange that among them there was only one swimmer – the Batbayan sailor. He also plays a rescue role when tourists are in distress. Although the accident and the number of deaths were a lot, he himself saved 2 people./.

The vast steppe is immense green to the horizon … ”, on warm April days, tourists from all over the country flock to Elista capital of the Russian Federation of Kalmykia to be wandering in the fields of tulips growing. nature and immerse yourself in a unique flower festival. One of the most attractive events in the cultural life of the Republic of Kalmykia is the folk-ethnographic festival “Tulip Festival”. In the steppe republic, where tulips grow in natural conditions and are considered national symbols, a celebration of honor has been held since 2013. “Tulip Festival” is becoming more and more popular with tourists. On the days of the event, thousands of visitors came to the republic, including foreigners, who were infatuated with the beauty of the local steppe. In 2019, 10,000 visitors attended. In 2020, the Festival was canceled due to restrictions related to Covid-19 translation. This year, the government of the Republic of Kalmykia decided to hold an event long awaited and loved by the tourists and locals for a day, instead of 3 days as every year and taking into account all measures on epidemiological hygiene. The festival takes place on the territory of Shatta Ecological Park – Tselinny district of Kalmykia, about 20 km from the capital Elista. Cars poured in from all over the festival, filling a large area. The ladies in national costumes welcome visitors At the entrance, there are girls in ethnic costumes standing in two rows to welcome guests. Inside, the festival is divided into many exhibition areas, according to different themes. Each district of the republic has its own area to introduce the cultural, ethnographic characteristics, production activities, life. The festival includes archery performances, horseback riding, ethnic wrestling, yoga and zumba, vibrant concerts, Kalmyk embroidery training classes, art makeup, bone carving, weaving Kalmyk whip and felt. A food court with ethnic dishes is also held on site. One more goal that this year, the Festival Organizing Committee, is to raise the ecological awareness of residents and visitors to the republic. The environmental patrol team and volunteers oversee the compliance of the rules, explaining to guests the need to respect steppe tulips, which, if violated, will result in administrative penalties. There are no tulips at the festival venue to avoid the risk of trampling on the flowers. You can watch tulips in the fields of Priyutnensky, Iki-Burulsky and Tselinny districts. Amidst the vast steppe nature, the high clear blue sky, the sun, the wind, the riders performing the horse riding performances, the knights in armor, helmets, exciting dances, lyrics, Strongly recreated a beautiful picture of the life of ancient nomads. Mrs. Vera, – a tourist from the city of Stavropol attending the festival, feels very happy: “We are very like, very interesting, everything is fun and rich. We have seen the tents on display here, the girls are very beautiful, gorgeous, the knights are very majestic. ” Wish tree Mrs. Vera said that, after watching and enjoying many performing arts shows, she and her crew members also visited the largest Buddhist temple in Kalmykia and took pictures in the field of tulips. Tuylip Flower Festival attracts not only tourists from all over the world, but also locals. Ms. Svetlana said: “Tuylip is the beauty of our steppe, our pride, our history and our life. The festival was held for us and visitors to see “. As a country of Buddhism, at the entrance, visitors can not help but notice a tree, with ribbons hanging in the colors of blue, red, yellow, and white. Mrs. Vera, – an artist of the national arts troupe explained: “This is our cashew tree. We hang up ribbons with our wishes. This blue is the wish for happiness, white is luck, yellow is belief in Buddha, red is prosperity. ” Along with its signature cultural traditions, Kalmykia cuisine reflects the centuries-old nomadic life of herding herds and is not so diverse, mostly meats and flour, but it does. satisfied with large serving sizes and adequate nutritional value. Kalmykia is a small republic, with more than 300,000 inhabitants, located in the south of Russia, the eastern edge of Europe. Residents here are predominantly Asian and mostly Buddhist. In recent years, Buddhist temples, including the Buddha Shakyamuni – the largest in Europe, are located in the capital Elista and the annual Tuylip flower festival has become and is becoming a national brand attracting tourists. by Kalmykia. The temple is 63 meters high, so it is easy to see from any position in the city, and the Buddha statue in the Main Hall is 9 meters high. In addition, there are other Buddhist imprints such as the Seven-day Pagoda, the ancient Buddhist temple of Khurul, the Golden Gate … The colors of Buddhist culture, the fields of natural tulips, the herds of goats, sheep, camels leisurely. graze on the immense, peaceful steppe and continues to invite and hold visitors to Kalmyakia./. Other impressive images of the festival: Reenactment of the image of knights The Iashaltinsky district introduces great local livestock farming Traditional Kalmykia costumes Ethnic dishes Festival visitors can experience camel riding Exciting dance performance Naturally growing Tuylip flower fields attract visitors Herd of goats and sheep grazing leisurely on the steppe Buddha Shakyamuni Temple is the largest in Kalmykia and also the largest in Europe Temple 7 days.

Skybed Scar – mighty lion king once dominated the Kruger grassland. In April 2018, in Kruger National Park, South Africa, photographers Larry Pannell and Greg Parker took a rare set of photos of male lions that spontaneously breath their last breath outside of the wild. wild. In the last moments of his life, Skybed Scar – the mighty lion king that once dominated the Kruger grassland and photographers stood at a distance of more than one meter apart. This male lion is a famous lion king in Kruger Park and once dominated a swarm of lions for several years. In his heyday. Skybed Scar has a mighty and majestic appearance, with muscular muscles and a loud roar that can make the surrounding herbivores tremble, even other male lions want to usurp its throne. also must carefully consider the enormous power hidden in this roar. However, at the time the two photographers took these pictures, Scar was older and had to leave her lions, or be kicked out of the lions, so she could only hunt alone. Lions are the only species of herd social behavior among large cats. They hunt together and take care of the offspring in herds. This makes them more effective at hunting and may even kill large animals such as the African buffalo. A group of lions will normally consist of a male lion and a few female lions, sometimes even a group of lions running in the background. A group of lions can have up to 50 individuals and in such large groups there may also be a few more mature male lions. Throughout her life, female lions in a group of lions will be mainly responsible for hunting, while male lions are mainly responsible for territorial patrol, threatening other lions or other lions. invaders, protect the safety of lions, and sometimes help female lions with hunting. When the male lions are close to reaching adulthood (under 3 years old) they will be kicked out of the herd to roam, sometimes they will bond with a few male lions like them to hunt together. bait. Until these male lions are 6 years old (fully mature), they will bring their power to battle with other male lions to gain dominance over lions. The defeated dominant male lions will often be killed by severe wounds, but if they are not dead, the rulers of this era will be kicked out of the pack and have to roam alone, even if they do. being a target for hyenas and being able to die naturally would become a luxury. The photographer saw the Skybed Scar at a watering hole, where usually a herd of small elephants drink. When they got there, they noticed that a lion was drinking water on the shore, seemingly having a problem with its left leg because its seat angle is not very normal right now. And then they saw the lion standing up in a swaying posture like a drunk, but finally they discovered that it was an old lion and had not eaten for a long time, its body covered with skin bone. Parker is a local photographer and recognized the old lion as Skybed Scar. It left the puddle and stumbled toward a small, tall field. Every few steps it will stop, bow to rest, accumulate the remaining strength in the body to be able to take a few more steps. After walking up the high ground, Skybed Scar looked back at the puddle one last time and then slowly stepped down the slope, but only halfway through the road it fell. But just then, a herd of elephants came to the puddle to play and to satisfy its thirst, an elephant left the herd of elephants toward the high ground, seemingly wanting to stand at a higher position to see the pulse Are there any dangers around? At first, it did not detect Lion Scar at 30 meters away, and Scar deliberately avoided view to avoid the elephant from discovering her. But unfortunately, the elephant still found it, stepped back and rushed towards Scar with a roar, when the other elephants heard the sound, they started to rush towards the old lion. Scar wanted to growl at the elephants as a child to drive away these terrifying giants, but right now, she had only one option, to turn around and run with all her might. The sound of loud footsteps gradually disappeared, the dust also subsided, two photographers drove to find the old lion, finally found Scar lying on the grass under the shade of trees, dying unable to move. This last run had obviously exhausted him. Scar looked at the photographer with sad eyes, no one dared to approach the former king, but now, the photographer more than a meter away, stared at its death. The old lion breathed hard, his chest was undulating weakly, and his eyes were fading. Finally, after taking his last breath, Skar safely left this world with his eyes closed forever, and a generation of lion kings fell. You can often hear the traditional virtues of respect for the elderly and care for young children on buses, but in essence, such a statement clearly confuses many animals. Once the weak old male lion will be kicked out of the lions, only death waits for it; The new lion king will also kill the old lion king’s cubs, so that the female lion can mate with it In fact, most of the animals in the wild are unlikely to survive to old age, it is not that they do not want to die, but that their congeners do not. Think again, have you ever seen wildlife dying of old age? Most people may not see that in their life.

The prairie lynx is a wild cat that is distributed in Africa and possesses the longest legs, of any cat with similar body size. Grass lynx has the scientific name Leptailurus serval. This wild cat species distributed in Africa, was first described in 1776. Grass lynx has a heat cycle that lasts up to four days, and is usually at the time when kittens will be born just before the peak breeding period of local rodent populations. They can be born many litters a year, but usually only if the previous litter dies shortly after birth. The pregnancy cycle lasts 66-77 days and usually produces two kittens, although sometimes more. Kittens are born in dense vegetation or a cave left by a piggy bank. Otherwise they can give birth under a shrub. Grassland lynx has a slender body, medium size, weight from 9kg – 18kg. Grassland lynx can travel 3–4 km per night in search of food. The long legs (longest of all cats of the same body size) show their adaptations to the steppe lifestyle, helping them reach a top speed of 80 kilometers per hour, and large ears with hearing. Very good at allowing them to detect prey, even in the ground. They can jump 2–3 m high to catch birds in flight and can jump up to 3.6 m. They are effective predators with a success rate of up to 50%. Grass lynx has a small head, large ears, an outer coat colored from golden to dark yellow with black spots and stripes, and a short tail with black tops. In particular, the prairie lynx has the longest legs of any cat with similar body size. It is the long legs that help the grass lynx achieve a maximum speed of 80km / h while the large ears allow them to detect prey even in the ground. Grass lynx usually hunts rodents, they also feed on birds, hares, hyrax guinea pigs, reptiles, insects, fish and frogs. Kittens weigh about 250 g at birth, and have not opened their eyes at first, with gray fur. They open their eyes between 9 and 13 days old, and start eating solid foods after about a month. By about six months, they have fangs and begin to learn to hunt, and will leave their mother by about 12 months. They reach maturity between 12 and 25 months of age. Their average lifespan is about 10 years in the wild, and up to over 20 years in captivity. Grass lynx confronted with leopard Clashes between grass lynx and cheetahs caught on the lens of Gavin Newfield, visitors to the Pilanesberg nature reserve, South Africa, Latest Sightings on February 16 reported. While Newfield was engrossed in watching a wildebeest, his girlfriend spotted a lynx nearby and showed it to him. It seems to be in conflict with the cheetahs hunting about the territory. “Four cheetahs, a grassy wildcat and a wild gazelle are the best sight I’ve ever seen,” says Newfield. Before that, he and his girlfriend had never seen a grass lynx. In the video, the grass lynx, despite its smaller size, still tries to confront the leopard. It and the same leopard came out in the middle of the fighting street, while the rest of the leopard was located close by. “In the end, the grass lynx ran away from the territorial battle. Upon seeing the lynx’s action, the leopard also rushed in that direction. Both disappeared from sight. Meanwhile, the 3 predators remained. chasing the wildebeest again, causing the animal to run away, “Newfield said. Grass lynx (Leptailurus serval) is native to Africa. They are skilled hunters, often targeted at rodents, reptiles, birds, frogs, and insects. Grassland lynx rarely has to eat scavengers. They can jump high to catch prey or catch fish swimming in the water. Video of a prairie lynx confronting leopard:

This year’s list of trends is very viable, you can buy any new fashion or you have at least a pair at least in your house. Prioritize comfort for outdoor activities: Sandal ascended the throne Reefs, Tevas and Birkenstocks return but come in premium materials with modern designs and colors. Inspired by Reefs, Tevas and Birkenstocks – things that were familiar throughout the childhoods of many kids, are now brought back by fashion, but with premium materials with modern designs and colors. . Comfort is paramount in fashion. As everyone can see, the trend of sneakers is back and stronger than ever. This proves that comfort is paramount in the fashion field, with the priority given to convenience in outdoor activities being at the forefront. Natural inspiration Designers have released shoes that are inspired by plants / animals. The long-term social isolation of the four walls has made many of us think about our relationship with the environment. Humans will increasingly desire to be immersed in the splendid nature, breathe the natural air and watch the most beautiful flowers and wild animals. People will increasingly desire to be immersed in the splendid nature. Since then, designers have introduced shoes that are inspired by plants and animals. Luminous color Our designers have brought us back to mind about the happiest and most carefree era. The Spring – Summer 2021 collections are often highlighted with bright colors. Bright colors bring optimism, joy and happiness. Inspired by ’80s neon, the designers have reminded us of the last great era of abundance and openness, carefree.

A colony of giant grasshoppers is a terrible disaster. They begin with a black streak on the horizon, followed by darkening gradually. The small rustling noises gradually turned into the shrill noise of the millions of yellow insects that came. Since the end of 2019, grasshopper clouds have spread across the Horn of Africa, devastating crops and meadows, prompting people to trigger a massive campaign to destroy them. The ground and air spraying of insecticides in eight East African countries, coordinated by the World Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), prevented the worst scenario – the destruction of the grasshoppers. the food source of millions of people. In 2020, according to FAO calculations, the campaign will preserve the amount of grassland and food enough for 28 million people in the Horn of Africa and Yemen in a year. But this progress has come with unspecified consequences for the environment, and the difficult problem is to find a way to destroy this invasive insect without destroying plants, harming insects, and wild animals. wild and human. The consequences have not been determined To date, 2.3 million liters of chemical pesticides have been sprayed on 1.9 million hectares, at a cost of about $ 195 million (according to FAO statistics). This campaign will continue this year. Assessment of damage to the environment is not complete, but the effects of the insecticide have been recorded for centuries in other areas. Extensive pesticides not only kill grasshoppers, but also bees and other insects. They penetrate into water sources and can affect human health. Dino Martins, executive director of the Mpala Research Center in Kenya, said: “Of course there will be uncontrolled damage. All these chemicals are made to kill insects, and they do it with that. bulk”. Grasshoppers formed in 2018, after a hurricane brought heavy rains to the Arabian desert, allowing them to breed on wet sand. Strong winds in 2019 push the flock to Yemen, then across the Red Sea into Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya. Grasshoppers proliferate quickly and eat everything in the way they fly. Photo: National Geographic. The spraying was carried out even when the Covid-19 pandemic spread around the world. Wearing masks, hundreds of local volunteers and Kenyan conscripts wore aerosols and sprayed the grasshoppers with any pesticide in stock. They sprayed tens of thousands of liters of deltamethrin, as well as hundreds of liters of fipronil, chlorpyrifos, and other insecticides. In particular, many types are banned in Europe and some parts of America. In the reported case in the northern Samburu region, a ground control team sprayed 35 times the recommended amount of chemicals on an area, killing both bees and beetles. “Originally, this was an emergency situation. The idea was to try to control as quickly as possible to control the environment,” said Thecla Mutia, head of the environmental impact monitoring group of locust control efforts in Kenya. ensure food security “. Struggled to find an alternative Pesticides are poisons. Four types used in Kenya under FAO censorship have a high risk of harming bees, low to moderate to birds, medium to high with grasshoppers and soil insects, such as ants and termites. The European Union has banned the use of chlorpyrifos since early 2020, and some American states such as New York, California, and Hawaii also banned it. Fenitrothion is not approved for use in Europe, but is used in the US and Australia against grasshoppers. “We are not hiding the nature of the insecticide, but we cannot do anything while the grasshoppers spread. We want to reduce the number of desert locusts,” said Cyril Ferrand, FAO’s team leader in Nairobi. in a responsible way. Grasshoppers wreak havoc on crops with terrifying speed and scale. Photo: BBC. Biological solutions that are non-toxic, which can kill grasshoppers without harming other species, have been around for decades. However, chemical pesticides remain the top choice, accounting for up to 90% of the solution sprayed during the campaign in East Africa. The development of biological insecticides began in the late 1980s, after the grasshopper epidemic lasted for many years, stretching from North Africa to India. Christiaan Kooyman, a Dutch scientist who makes a bio-insecticide from the fungus Metarhizium acridum, which attacks grasshoppers, said: “When we see the number of millions of liters of pesticides sprayed, even the community. Donating them was also frightened. And they asked, ‘What else can I do?’ Metarhizium, marketed since 1998, has been proposed by FAO as “the most suitable control solution” for grasshoppers, but is rarely used. The drug works slowly, giving it a low “suppression” rate – that is, killing after days instead of hours. At the same time, its use was very expensive and difficult, more effective with young than adult swarms of grasshoppers – which was a great threat at the time. The biggest advantage of Metarhizium – just killing grasshoppers – also makes it a less profitable product. Companies make very little money making the drug, and go through the costly licensing process in one country and take a long time until it is allowed to be used. “Grasshoppers don’t usually show up, and businesses aren’t interested in producing something that isn’t used,” said Graham Matthews, a scientist on the Pesticide Review Foundation founding council. The grasshoppers come, you don’t want to wait for new production, you want a solution. As a result, governments have used wide-ranging, readily available chemical pesticides. Pesticides are the solution of choice to control grasshoppers. Photo: FAO. What worries the farmers, herders, scientists and conservationists of Kenya with these chemicals is that there is so much unknown – if any – about the harm they cause. A US government assessment warns “the risk of a significant negative impact on the environment and human health”, and the World Bank considers that the risk to the environment is “enormous”. “The use of large amounts of pesticides will of course harm biodiversity, but the magnitude of the effects has not been determined,” said Sunday Ekesi, an entomologist who joined his own anti-desert locust force. Nairobi, said. A major concern in Kenya is the impact of pesticides on pollinators. Farmers believe that the disappearance of bees is a factor in the low production of honey and mango. However, the lack of surveillance information makes it difficult for scientists to know what is actually going on. FAO’s 2003 guidance on safety measures shows that aerial spraying has no less impact on human health than ground spray, but often presents “more environmental concern” because There is a risk of entering sensitive areas in the ecosystem. In general, Kenya’s current grasshopper eradication campaign has improved compared to the first few weeks. If done correctly, the environmental impact will be very low. However, not many official reports have been published on this matter. Aircraft sprayed insecticides in the area invaded by locusts. Photo: FAO. Raphael Wahome, an animal scientist at Nairobi University, said FAO needs to release reports soon, so that researchers can evaluate more comprehensively. “Our main concern is that it’s all focused on locust control without the parallel monitoring system for undesirable effects,” he said. occurred where the “pesticide was used”.

Dong Cao is about 20km from the center of Son Dong district, about 120km from Hanoi. Dong Cao still retains its wild features Around Dong Cao are beautiful mountains and ethnic villages creating a poetic and magnificent scene Besides the wild and poetic landscape, Dong Cao is also associated with myths and legends bearing spiritual colors. According to some local people, there is a King’s cave associated with the story of three talented generals of the Ly dynasty discussing about the army fighting against the Song. The people here consider the King’s cave as a sacred relic in the sacred forest. They also set up a temple to worship the 3 kings, enhancing the spiritual beauty of the ecological zone. Dong Cao has a cool and fresh climate, suitable for ecotourism Many people refer to Dong Cao as “sleeping princess” because the tourism potential here has not been adequately exploited. According to Son Dong district authorities, the area of ​​Dong Cao plateau is up to thousands of hectares, bordering Lang Son province. On the large grassland of Dong Cao there are big rocks with strange shapes With a large meadow, visitors can camp, spend the night, enjoy the fresh and pleasant atmosphere in Dong Cao and watch the surrounding mountains. The green grass hills in Dong Cao also attract tourists by the ancient rocky beaches scattered with strange shapes. Along with the beautiful natural scenery, Dong Cao is also home to the Dao, Nung, Cao Lan … with many cultural features. Dong Cao is a steppe with an area of ​​thousands of hectares bordering Lang Son province In 2016, the inter-commune road through Dong Cao was poured with concrete to facilitate travel. Bac Giang province is advocating to promote tourism development in Dong Cao area. The large grassland in Dong Cao is suitable for camping overnight Mr. Wei Van Tuyen – Secretary of Son Dong district, said that Dong Cao is also adjacent to the primary forest of Khe Ro, so it is very convenient for tourism development, especially adventure tourism and community. Dong Cao – Khe Ro area was proposed by Bac Giang province to establish a national-level tourist area.

Chef Angel Leon is working on separating seaweed seeds for food. Photo: Time According to Aponiente’s research, lab tests have revealed the enormous potentials of seaweed seeds: Specifically, this seaweed seed is gluten-free, high in omega-6 and -9 fatty acids and high in content. 50% more protein than rice grains. And the most important thing is that this marine plant can grow all over the ocean field, giving normal yield without any conditions like fresh water or fertilizer. The discovery by Spanish three-star Michelin-certified chef Angel Leon made him wonder that the sea meadows stretching across the turquoise water near his home in Cadiz Bay in the past, are now This is an extremely valuable plant. The 44-year-old chef has become even more famous when he is known as one of the most innovative chefs in the world for his efforts to study the nutritional ingredients in seagrass or eel. considered “the rice of the sea”. Thanks to the culinary instinct that has been honed over the years at the famous restaurant and food research firm Aponiente, Mr. Leon is continuing to research and analyze each ingredient in the seeds of this seaweed that soon becomes. the new food of humanity. This discovery opened up the opportunity for three-star Michelin chef Angel Leon to continue on the mission of processing regular eel grass as a potential superfood. “In a world that is three-quarters water, it can fundamentally transform the way we think about the oceans. This will probably be the start of a new concept of the sea as a large garden in the future, “Mr. Leon said. If you first hear this, being told by a chef will be immediately skeptical. But in Spain, Mr. Leon has been known as el Chef del Mar (chef of the sea), has long crossed the boundaries of seafood from tinkering with research and processing of marine plants. discard and turn them into delicious food at restaurants near Cadiz Bay. Close-up of seaweed, also known as eel is seeding. Photo: Aponiente “When I founded Aponiente 12 years ago, my goal was to open a restaurant serving everything that was still considered worthless in the sea. The first years were really bad because no one understood why I went to serve customers with products that no one wanted to use, ”Mr. Leon said. However, he did not give up, the chef continued to pursue “the menu of the unknown of the sea” and his efforts were recorded in 2010 with the first Michelin star. . And by the time his restaurant Aponiente won its third Michenlin star in 2017, Mr. Leon has become an important, defaulted player in the Spanish cuisine as the “chef at the forefront. in an attempt to reposition the way humans treat the oceans “. What Mr. Leon and his colleagues call eel algae seeds “sea grain” or “rice of the sea” in order to continue to deepen and expand research on this issue, is still one of the ambitious projects. most of him so far. Climate change superfood After discovering eel seeds by accident in 2017, Mr. Leon began a search for any documents mentioning the count of eel seeds used as food. The experimental model of growing seaweed for seeds in the Cadiz saline swamp is highly appreciated by environmental scientists. Photo: Aponiente Fortunately, he found an article from 1973 in a scientific journal stating that the seeds of the seaweed eel are an important part of the diet of the Seri, an indigenous ethnic group in Sonora, Mexico. And that is also the only known case of this sea grain, used as a food source for humans. Shortly thereafter, Mr. Leon’s next plan was to consider developing this plant to be harvested in the current Cadiz Bay area, a plant that once grew naturally well before has now been harvested. The narrow area combined with the impacts of humans and climate change makes sea meadows in general decline sharply every year. Mr. Leon personally questioned the researchers at Cadiz University and the local government conducted a pilot eel-seaweed project in three subdivisions of 0.30 ha of salty swamp to become a place where he called “sea garden”. Juan Martín, the environmental director of Aponiente, said it took up to 18 months after batches of eel seaweed seeds to be finished and Leon performed the final tests on his own. “Then one day he asked me to come in a very serious voice and said, ‘Juan, I want to try some cereal because I don’t know what it tastes like.’ And unbelievably, he jumped into this project blindly, pocketing money to find a way to turn this sea grain into different menus, “Mr. Martin said. Mr. Leon says: It’s interesting that you eat eel seeds with the hull tires intact, like brown rice, it has a bit of the taste of the sea. But when the husk is separated, the salty taste of the sea is gone. When he cooked it, he found that the rice tasted very good, and when it was cooked, the rice took two minutes longer and simmered for a longer time, the softer it would be. The positive impact of the sea eel restoration project does not stop there, this seagrass field also has the ability to capture carbon 35 times faster than the tropical rain forest. They are described by the World Conservation Union (WWF) as an “incredible tool” in combating the climate crisis, because seagrasses absorb 10% of the ocean’s carbon each year. although it only covers 0.2% of the seabed area. The good news about Chef Leon and his team was immediately “turbulent” around the world. “When I first heard about it, I said ‘it was interesting’,” said Robert Orth, professor at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, who has spent more than six decades studying seagrasses. What this chef did “. According to Professor Orth, seagrass has been used as roofing material, insulation and even for packaging seafood, but it has never been grown as food. It is a challenging and mysterious initiative. The wild sea meadows have been dying at an alarming rate in recent decades, while very few researchers have been able to successfully breed and develop seagrass varieties. However, with Leon’s first “sea garden” project, the average yield potential could reach about 3.5 tons per hectare. Although the yield of this eel is only one-third of what humans can achieve with rice, it is valuable that the team has shown the potential for low-cost and friendly farming. environment. “If nature gives you 3,500 kg of food without doing anything – no antibiotics, no fertilizers, only seawater and waves – then we can recommend planting plants. New food – sea cereals ”. Seaweed seeds are considered a superfood in the future because they contain 50% more protein than rice and this plant stores carbon much faster than tropical rain forests .. Photo: Aponiente Now another project is being pushed to expand the scale of the growing eel seaweed to 5 hectares and every step is carefully monitored, in the hope that researchers will better understand the conditions – from temperature. water to salinity – which this new crop needs to thrive. Mr. Leon and his colleagues envision their project to one day go global, paving the way for people to exploit the potential of this new crop to promote aquatic ecosystems, to feed. ocean populations and effectively combat climate change. “We have opened up a window,” said Léon. I believe it is a new way to feed humanity “.

The Kalmyk mainly eat beef and lamb. They have a very unique way of cooking meat called khorkhog. Men will cut the flesh into pieces, leaving the bones intact. Then they put the meat in a tin or aluminum jar with vegetables, hot water and ice. While they rode on the grasslands all day, the stones would boil pieces of meat. So they had a plate of casserole when they stopped for lunch. Before the long trip or the coming winter, people prepare kyur dried meat again. They skillfully slaughter a cow or a sheep so that the whole meat of the animal fits its whole heart. The cook will dig a hole, fill it with coal, wood or dry manure, and burn it to ash. While the ash in the pit is still hot, the heart will be lowered and covered with ash. The men will fill the hole with earth and continue to light the fire above. The result is a piece of dried meat that is both soft and flavorful. Life on horseback has taught the Kalmyk not to give up any part of the animal. They especially value sheep and beef offal. The dotur soup that every family eats is made from sheep’s heart cooked with onions and a variety of herbs. Another favorite dish of shepherds and shepherds is semjer orasn elkn. This dish is made from beef liver or lamb liver wrapped in fat membrane that is scraped from the animal’s heart and then grilled over charcoal fire. Like other Central Asian peoples, the Kalmyk also drink milk tea. Drinks made of tea leaves, milk, butter, salt and nutmeg powder both keep warm and add energy to people. Sometimes they even put lamb fat in the tea. In the summer, the Kalmyk people often make yogurt kumys from sheep or horse milk. Scientists have proven that the probiotics in kumys have a very good effect on protecting the respiratory tract.

Transportation to Moc Chau Currently, the bus to travel to Moc Chau is quite convenient and many different time frames. If you want to ride a bed, you can find firms Hai Van, Bac Son, Tuan Hien, Ka Linh. The car runs from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm at night, departing from My Dinh, Yen Nghia, Giap Bat wharf. Tickets are about 180 thousand VND / person. If you want to ride a high-quality car, you can find Limousine Ha Noi Moc Chau such as Gia Hung, Xuan Trang, Nhat An … Car tickets are about 220 thousand VND / person. Some firms such as Gia Hung, Nhat An have door-to-door service, which costs only 30 thousand VND. Tourists visit the tea hill in Moc Chau, Son La. Note when traveling to Moc Chau Costumes when traveling to Moc Chau in April and May: Visitors should prepare both summer and autumn clothes, because the weather is quite erratic. Should bring an umbrella or thin raincoat in case there is sudden rain. When entering plum orchards, you should wear long-sleeved shirts or bring medicine when unfortunately infected with bugs. Address for rental clothing and photography service in Moc Chau: There are 2 styles of renting ethnic costumes to take pictures. One is the traditional costume of the Mong and Thai people that can be rented at tourist spots such as tea hills. The second is to rent modern, innovative clothes at Moc Chau costume rental shops such as Tiem Nguyen, Du Mien, rendezvous point in Ho village. Currently, many tourists choose to hire their own photographers to take pictures in Moc Chau. To meet this demand, currently in Moc Chau there are many studios, but most photographers who take beautiful pictures and are loved by women are freelance photographers or photographers combined with taxi drivers (photo tour Moc Chau) like Horses. Hoang, Hai Duong, Hai Nam Camera … Experience in Moc Chau on the occasion of April and May Summer is not the season of Moc Chau with many flowers, but the scenery is still beautiful and dreamy with the green color of plants. This time, people travel to Moc Chau to escape the heat and stuffiness of the city, to feel the fresh, cool air and interesting experiences related to agriculture. Moc Chau Grassland In recent years, the Moc Chau grasslands are extremely attractive places for tourists. The green grassy grass, with the golden sunshine combined with the outstanding boho and vintage dresses make women fall in love. The grasslands most popular to people to find are 68 Moc Chau Grassland, Sao Do Grassland, Van Ho. But the easiest to find is the meadow between the Truong Giang Hotel and Vuon Dao, with both grass and lovely pine trees. Moc Chau Tea Hill Every March, the Moc Chau tea hill starts to become green again, after a few months of winter break, the tea sprouts grow green, plump and lush. In particular, all tea hills in Moc Chau are now free of charge, visitors are free to take photos, check-in. The tea hills were trimmed from November, at this time, they simultaneously grew the tiara with rice seeds, then the leaves were opened, spread out, by April, the first batch of tea was picked, the green color and the fresh climate make it. The immense steppe, the more lovely and romantic, the tea will be green like that until September. The most beautiful Moc Chau tea hills in April and May include the snow shan tea hills in Moc Chau Tea Village and around Moc Chau Farm town; Heart tea hill on the way to On Ngu village; Moc Suong oolong tea hill belongs to Moc Suong eco-tourism area. Particularly at Moc Suong oolong tea hill, you can learn about the process of picking tea, producing and processing Moc Suong oolong tea, having a very interesting tea bath experience. Tea Hill is a must-see check-in point in Moc Chau. Source: Moc Chau National Tourist Area Management Board Plum valley in Moc Chau National Tourist Area April is when Moc Chau plums are in the harvest season, the large round plums start to turn bright red. Traveling to Moc Chau in April, you must go to plum gardens to pick plums by yourself, wipe white chalk layer and enjoy on the spot. If the disease situation of Covid-19 is well controlled, the Moc Chau Fruit Festival Day will be held in the middle of May 2021. Admission fee to Moc Chau plum gardens is about 20,000 VND / person, including visiting and enjoying plums. One of the most beautiful plum gardens in Moc Chau is located in the Na Ka plum valley, about 12km from Nong Truong town. This is a valley of 100 hectares wide with immense plum succession. Tourists freely pick plums and eat plums, buy plums as gifts. There are also plum valleys Thung Cuong, Van Ho, 5km from the farm town; The entrance road is a bit small but airy, because the two sides are full of plants and flowers. Plum Valley Thung Cuong has quite a few gardens, but the largest garden is at the end of the valley, with an area of ​​nearly 7 hectares planted with plums. Pine forest in Moc Chau National Tourist Area There are 2 pine forests in Moc Chau that are loved by tourists and locals. The pine forest in Ang village is one of the most famous attractions in Moc Chau. Traveling to Moc Chau in April and summer, visitors come here to admire the pine forest, the blue lake with a variety of flowers blooming under the pine canopy or the swarm of red and pink fish swimming in the water. There are also super attractive check-in corners and some active sports games, suitable for many types of visitors and family groups. Admission fee is 60 thousand VND / person. Hua Tat Pine Forest has a larger area, nearly 22 hectares, with many beautiful pine areas. This place has not been invested, adorned with flowers and small landscape such as the pine forest in Ang village, but it has a pristine rustic character and especially has green and green fields for groups of friends, family picnic, camping , enjoy the scenery, breathe fresh and peaceful air. Although there is no charge to enter the Hua Tat pine forest, visitors should pay attention to cleaning, not littering to protect the environment. Beautiful waterfalls in Moc Chau National Tourist Area Moc Chau in April begins in the rainy season, the waterfall starts to grow more and more beautiful. On the holiday of April 30 – May 1, the waterfalls in Moc Chau will be extremely majestic. The first is Dai Yem waterfall, about 8km from Moc Chau town, now the most touristy area, because of the attraction of the most unique love-glass bridge in Moc Chau. Admission fee to Dai Yem waterfall is 50 thousand VND / person, ticket to the glass bridge is 100 thousand VND / person. Chieng Khoa waterfall is about 30km from Moc Chau, the waterfall is like the absolute cup of Moc Chau. The Fairy Waterfall is often mistaken for Chieng Khoa waterfall, it also has the same pristine, rustic beauty, and has not had many imprints on investment and exploitation of mass tourism. Tat Nang waterfall is about 15km from Van Ho, the waterfall is near the community tourism villages of Phu Mau, Chieng Yen commune. Here you can combine hot spring baths and soak at the foot of Tat Nang waterfall with fresh air under the canopy of forests and trees. Ticket price: 10 thousand VND / person. Chieng Khoa Waterfall. Source: Moc Chau National Tourist Area Management Board Enjoy Moc Chau specialties Moc Chau dishes are very many, but in the summer of Moc Chau, the weather is somewhat hot, so eating some cool dishes will help balance the body such as green mango calf milk veal; green goat, cooked goat, and husked goat; fish salad, perch, salmon, sturgeon; Moc Chau forest vegetable dishes. At this time, the delicious fruits that can be enjoyed in Moc Chau are apricots, plums, peaches, strawberries, and strawberries. Plum Moc Chau is in the main season, suitable to buy for food or as a gift. Mulberries are also available, but not much and available, so ask people if you want to buy and use. Moc Chau strawberries are at the end of the season, but the smaller the fruit, the sweeter and more fragrant. Dao Moc Chau is abundant this year and the fruit is big and delicious. You can buy or make peach tea. In the summer, Moc Chau has apricots at the end of the crop. The variety of specialties and fruits this year are relatively plentiful, can be purchased directly at the garden or at the points of sale of people along Highway 6, is also an interesting experience when shopping and chatting with people. local people. If you want to buy more processed fruits such as dried apricots, Moc Chau dried plum, or apricot wine, Moc Chau plum wine … you can go to supermarkets specializing in Moc Chau specialties, OCOP Son La specialties such as Moc Chau Food. , Dairy Farm, Suoi Tien, Green Farm … Moc Chau Retreat. Source: Moc Chau National Tourist Area Management Board Where to stay when traveling to Moc Chau in April and May Moc Chau hotels and homestays are many and varied, but if the weather is hot, tourists should find cool places with lots of trees to stay. Here are a few suggestions: Moc Chau Retreat: For travelers looking for a secluded retreat, this farm town resort is surrounded by bamboo, bamboo and forest, surrounded by streams. Inside is a quiet, natural space. The rooms are in a minimalist, rustic style, in harmony with nature, but still ensure comfort with swimming pools, hot and cold shower … Moc Suong eco-tourism area: Surrounded by tea hills of 30 hectares, the ecological area is quite diverse in types of rooms, from bungalows to hotel rooms. The highlight is the feeling of happiness when sitting on high and watching the sunrise or sunset in the tea hills, in the forests and valleys below. Achu Homestay: This is a typical example of community based tourism. It stands out and attracts visitors with strange and interesting feelings when coming to Mong village and interacting with funny homeowners. Village space with trees and stylish interior arrangements are also the highlights that make people want to come. Van Ho Ecologde: Beautiful small houses located at the foot of the hill, behind is the green pine forest is a plus point for this place to attract visitors; In addition, this resort has a plum garden for visitors to visit without going far. Some other noteworthy resorts are The North Dic – Nordic style resort with lovely houses and pine forests; Moc Chau Ecohouse with friendly style, diverse rooms, large and cozy space; Moc Chau Ecogarden follows a modern resort style, the room overlooks the rice field and the pine forest, the surrounding stream, and has an indoor swimming pool; Great wind area with stilt houses and rooms located next to the pine forest./.