The sound of old garden birds is far away There’s a person who doesn’t come back I sat on the side of the road. *** How many green trees lộc Turn your back to me Only time left Give a sunrise every day. *** I pour the morning into a cup Pink finger spread time That’s it, an old appointment Has turned into mossy sediment… *** Thanks for the stay The hand that opens and closes the Sun The cup is full of sunshine I put a new day on my lips. Comments Ngo Thi Y Nhi’s poem has a unique feature in the four poems because of its different feelings about time. Normally, linear time, always passing, never comes back. Everything changes in the footsteps of time. Yet here, time stops with me, when everything passes. That sense of time is clearly contrary to the natural laws of the universe. Why so? As it turned out, the girl’s mood had determined the existence of time, changing the laws of nature. The hair is no longer green, the garden is old, the old people are far away, the oath has become mossy sediment… Who said time stops in those movements? Time still goes by! It’s just, I stay with my own great-grandchildren and comfort. The sun is still fragrant with the new day, the morning light still shines on each pink finger, why do you have to wither because of the old day? The poem ends with a beautiful picture: I put a new day on my lips . Life still gives us miracles, in every moment of time.

The village road, the entrance to the house are all made of stone. Those are the most typical features in Loc Yen (in Tien Canh commune, Tien Phuoc district, Quang Nam province). There, hundreds of years old old houses, mossy stone alleys hidden under straight, green areca trees are likened to a fairy scene in Quang. The ancient well in Loc Yen village was built of stone nearly 200 years old. Throughout this ancient village, many people will be surprised by the ancient, peaceful and healthy beauty of the gates, alleys and even the “woven” stone fence walls. The stone walls are straight, as high as people, many sections are many years old, covered with moss color. The stone wall here not only acts as a shield but also has the task of preventing sudden earth blocks from falling from the hills above, helping to protect the village and the fields that are located close to the mountain. The people here know how to make use of the stones, sometimes flat and square stones to create very special stone walls, stone gates, stone alleys without any mortar. sticky. Over time, those stone walls, those stone gates still stand firmly, unmoving. Many old houses more than 150 years old are still preserved. These stone gates, stone alleys and even the village roads paved with stone have been around for more than a hundred years, at least since he was born, whenever there is damage, people will find and arrange stones themselves. short now. Thanks to that sense of preservation, this rustic “property” has continued to be preserved until now, bringing a unique and characteristic beauty to this countryside. “The stone gates, stone alleys or village roads are paved with stone, easy to have for more than a hundred years, but not less. Since I was born, there have been, where damaged, people automatically pick up stones and reassemble. That’s why the stone fences are still almost intact to this day,” said Mr. Nguyen Nhu Hien (70 years old) excitedly showing off the village’s property, as if it were his own. People in the ancient village are always conscious of preserving the beauty of the village. Mr. Ho Duc Tinh – Head of Loc Yen village said that Loc Yen ancient village still has more than ten ancient houses over 200 years old, bearing bold traditional house architecture of the ancient Quang Nam people. The back of the house leans against the solid mountain. The front of the house overlooks a deep stone alley leading to a green field. Not fussy but natural, each house is like a villa. The houses with wooden columns, stone walls with three compartments and two wings with yin and yang tile roofs are hidden in lush green gardens… like keeping the pure Vietnamese architecture, bold regional identity of the ancient Quang people. The spacious and airy brick yard, the soaring rows of areca trees embracing the beautiful deep stone walkways are the noticeable features of the old houses here. Rows of tea with the height of a person’s head are typical of the ancient village. The mossy fences, the grass growing green eyes. In the middle of the early summer afternoon, walking under the stone fences, above are the cedar trees, shady trees, people’s hearts are softened. Not only making fences, the stone walls are also responsible for preventing sudden landslides, protecting houses located on the mountainside, or small fields, vegetable gardens of all kinds located at the foot of the mountain. The wells are always clear and surrounded by stone walls, creating extremely poetic grounds. The village road winding along the fields, following the foot of the mountain is also paved with smooth stone slabs following the footsteps of people. On both sides of the path, rows of green areca trees stretch their leaves, blossoming with white dotted flower buds, falling gently on the village road, the scene is really peaceful. The path in the village is paved with stone, the fence is made of stone. Only a few hundred meters from the provincial road, outside is the hustle and bustle, but here the scenery is quiet, strangely peaceful. Stone alleys, fences or stone gates also have very simple, close and intimate images that are very typical of Quang’s countryside, which are ancient houses in the middle of the green space of gardens. gardens are tiered with straight rock banks; long alleys lined with stone. Huynh Thuc Khang Memorial House, an address that is often visited by many people in this ancient village. Loc Yen ancient village is over 200 years old. The newest ruong houses here are also 150 years old. Many houses have become famous for their sophisticated architecture and carvings with the typical style of ancient artisans, such as the house of Nguyen Huynh Anh, Mr. Nguyen Dinh Man, and Mr. Le Dinh. Sum or Mr. Pham Thoai’s house, Ho Duc Nam… In each house, although the age is different, there is elegance and sophistication in each carving as well as the decoration and arrangement inside. Inside the memorial house of Mr. Huynh Thuc Khang The paved roads lead up to the picturesque old tree-lined houses and there are also the pure, simple, simple, honest and extremely hospitable country people. The ancient village also has the customs, practices, pure Vietnamese lifestyle, and the warm, aromatic, and hospitable behavior of the people of Quang has created a unique and interesting village cultural space. Loc Yen ancient village is one of four ancient villages of the country ranked as a national relic. With the ancient village of Loc Yen, preserving the ancient village and developing it will not only explore the potential of local tourism, but will also contribute to improving the lives of the people here, especially the owners of the old houses. make tourism a driving force for the development of this land.

The pagoda was built in 1964, after the ups and downs of the history of the pagoda, it was restored and put on a new, more beautiful and splendid shirt. Currently, the pagoda has a distinctive and unique oriental beauty from many different architectural backgrounds such as China, Taiwan, Korea, the most prominent of which is Japan with its architecture similar to temples. curved roof, bringing a classic feature. (Photo: alongwalker) Only about 2 km from the city center, Minh Thanh Pagoda is located on a gentle hill on Nguyen Viet Xuan Street. From a distance, you will easily see the curved roofs of the temple amidst the blue sky, white clouds floating. Minh Thanh Pagoda possesses a space and architecture rarely seen in any other temple in the country. Along with mossy patches bearing the traces of time. Embraced by the fanciful mist, the journey to visit the temple will make you feel like you are lost in the land of Phu Tang. (Photo: @hueandsuntravel) The temple yard is quite large and decorated with miniatures, stone statues, carved wooden materials in a very sophisticated way. In addition, the pagoda also has a green space that is reasonably designed with trees to make the atmosphere very fresh and pure. (Photo: 123didulich) Small willow trees droop around the lake, and the whole sky is silhouetted against the water, creating a very poetic scene that makes many people flutter. You will easily see in the small aisles of the temple the mossy walls that have been built for a long time, the interlaced vines walls as a proof of the age of the temple. (Photo: alongwalker) Referring to Minh Thanh Pagoda, it is impossible not to mention the relics stupa with 9 floors 72 m high, the main color is red – bright eye-catching yellow located on the left side of the main hall. This can be considered as the most unique stupa in Vietnam and in the top of the tallest architectural works of Pleiku city. (Photo: @hihii0210) (Photo: wiki-travel) Standing from afar, under the blue sky with golden rays of sunlight, the shimmering stupa appears as a symbol of majesty and reverence. Any guest who sets foot here will be impressed by this unique architecture and think that they are lost in a certain temple of the land of the rising sun of Japan. (Photo: 123didulich) (Photo: @yenretro) (Photo: @tung23096) Those who have come often find it difficult to leave the peaceful beauty of this temple. You can visit Minh Thanh Pagoda at any time of the year. People from far away come to Gia Lai, to Minh Thanh Pagoda to enjoy a little peace, quiet and peace in the misty land of the mountain town.

If asked what is the “specialty” of Ho Chi Minh City, many people will answer it is the colorful life on the street or in the dear alleys. That rhythm of life has the hustle and bustle of the hustle and bustle, but there is no shortage of moments of peace, simplicity and kindness like the way the Saigon people have thought for many generations. Those true colors are clearly depicted through the lens of the Galaxy A32 on a sunny day in the city. In the middle of the city, people still encounter a busy but simple life in small alleys several hundred years old. In front of the house, two Tieu people meticulously make delicious fried rice porridge in a corner. The sound of grease crackling, the uncle and uncle’s quick movements of cutting dough and the golden color from the hot, ripe quarts all create a vibrant picture of its own in a small alley, awakening all senses. of the pedestrian. Busy life in the alley cannot be complete without the image of busy workers making a living. They work hard in the rain and sun, work non-stop, but always have a smile on their lips, and their hearts are always open and generous. The steel-carrying cyclo had a kind smile, he sold bananas quickly to get fresh new goods, everyone was busy with the daily wheel, but still did not forget to exchange greetings and care. For some reason, the Saigon people are always so friendly and warm-hearted. The 90-year-old man is still healthy and lucid, engrossed in playing with his pet dog on the front porch. Sitting next to him and listening to him describe a few life stories and love stories, suddenly found life so beautiful and “stranger love”. The squid dog has been friends with him for several years, and then also became the “neighbor” of all people in the alley. Whenever anyone passed, he jumped up and played, his tail wagging. The alley life goes on peacefully, everyone considers each other as a family, relies on living together, turns off the lights at night. Just like that, the small alleys have surrounded, protected and sheltered many children from the four lands. The old colors of the mossy alleys unexpectedly blend in with the busy life of a prosperous place. Along with the traces of time are the mossy and ancient collective houses as historical witnesses. Those are the stone steps imprinted with the footprints of many generations, the reunion life of warm families, the close neighbors, the sound of children playing along the corridor, or the sound of children playing along the corridor. Fans of old men and women sitting on the porch have a quiet lunch break. Take a leisurely stroll to explore the surrounding life, you will discover that this modern city with a fast pace of life always has the old colors: A mossy welcome gate, a busy alley with passersby, the The restaurant is nestled in the corner but delicious to the heart, or the bright smiles, the bustling greetings of acquaintances who meet on the roadside… These simple and characteristic things have created a warm and friendly culture. After all for Ho Chi Minh City, the land of gratitude always opens its arms to welcome the children of the four lands. Through the main 64 MP camera, 123-degree wide-angle lens, 8 MP and the Galaxy A32’s 5 MP depth-measuring lens, the everyday scene in the alley is captured vividly and truthfully. Those distinctive colors and lines are not rare, but always appear quietly around us, just waiting for each person to stop and observe slowly and then engrave them in their minds, or save them in images to return to their memories. into unforgettable memories. No need for sophisticated photographic equipment, you can “stamped” your memories with simple and peaceful images of a colorful life thanks to Samsung Galaxy A32’s ability to capture moments in any light condition. . With clear image quality, vibrant colors, support for 2x optical zoom and the ability to remove subject fonts when taking close-ups, you’ve got a compact device to accompany you to adventure and explore the spots. arrival or a new perspective of the world around them filled with color.

Inside the Old Saigon Coffee shop. Sharing about the idea of ​​a coffee shop combined with a garden, Mr. Hieu Hoang confided: “ This unique business model is the work of nearly ten years of my passion for collecting, planting and exchanging beautiful plant and flower varieties from all over the country. Up to now, the development of the garden has helped me satisfy my passion and have a stable source of income in life. “. If you come to Saigon Xua Coffee in the morning, immerse yourself in the green space with the chirping of birds, customers will fully feel the light, quiet, very “rustic” and relaxed atmosphere with the fragrance. of orchids. At night, Saigon Xua Coffee even more evokes nostalgic features of a Saigon town in the 70s and 80s, very suitable for lovers who need a romantic scene in the old mossy, shimmering space. spirit under the golden light. The yellow light emanating from the lanterns dangling from the tree branches or the light from the house pillars and somewhere are the flashing lights…helping the shop “fascinate” those who love beauty. Mr. Hieu shared that guests coming to the shop were all delighted by the “artworks of art” of nature. Not only that, the bar is highly appreciated by many people for its quality drinks. Although the menu is not too many dishes like other addresses, in return all are very delicious, once used, you will never forget. Mr. Hieu Hoang uses for the shop a clean, chemical-free coffee, roasting and processing it by himself, so each cup of Saigon Xua Coffee’s coffee has a strong, seductive flavor. In addition to coffee, the shop’s drinks also have rich and delicious smoothies, juices and teas. This is really the ideal destination for those who want to have a peaceful place to return to after tired working hours and struggling with the hustle and bustle of life out there. Owner Hieu Hoang and guests at “Old Saigon”. Saigon Xua Coffee is like a miniature garden with countless flowers blooming everywhere, especially orchids. The shop is loved by its very poetic space, which can be said to be the perfect combination between the beauty of nature and the delicate hands of man. Thanks to a stable customer base, so far Mr. Hieu has built 3 bases for his green space cafe model: 2 in Bac Ninh, 1 in Thai Nguyen with frequent visitors. Mr. Hieu is also cherishing plans to expand and develop more facilities for Saigon Xua Coffee in some northern provinces. If you are too familiar with the bustling, modern spaces of the city and want to find a strange but close space, quiet and peaceful, with mossy and bold colors of nostalgia, then Saigon Xua Coffee is a great choice. Ideal choice for diners.

Old village well… On hot sunny days, when it is hot, the well is only a little less, the sudden showers fill the well. The well surface is paved with fired bricks. The afternoon was full of laughter and laughter from the women, mothers, sisters, brothers and sisters carrying the laundry. The yard of the well is always wet, with moss on the edge of the yard. One day, my aunt went to the well to fetch water, avoiding her mother who was washing clothes, so she went close to the edge of the yard when she was pounced by a frog in the innocent laughter of her friends. I fell a few times, peeling off a large patch of moss, it was very painful, but I still tried because I was afraid that my mother would worry, tomorrow my feet will be scratched and swollen. However, only a few days of moss covered as if not wanting to leave the well. So on rainy days, my father wouldn’t let me and my sister go to the well, just afraid that the moss would hurt the kids. On a clear sunny morning, the friends gathered together to the well to pick moss to make fighting chickens. Crisp, carefree laughter from time to time. The soft, cool moss has made many children slip and fall, their foreheads are swollen, their clothes are covered with moss. One day, he was scolded again because he did not obey, escaped from napping to go out to the well to play with his friends, chased around the well and then stepped on the moss lying on the ground, his face was smeared but still forced a smile to cover the problem. pain. Growing up, we left the village to study, and then got married in a faraway place. Haven’t visited the village well for a long time. The smooth paved road replaces the old dirt road. Tap water, pump wells in every house should have a sad well. There was also a time when the power went out, the house was not ready yet, so I went to the well to draw a few buckets of water for temporary use. How do children now feel the cool water when bathing in the well? Then go away from the village well! Well, no one does laundry anymore. The moss died a lot, each patch was curled on the ground. When I return to my hometown, I often go to the well to draw water to wash my face, drop the bucket down, there are no dark green mosses mixed in the clear blue water. The way back is no longer the path of the grass. I don’t understand why in the past they liked to go back and forth so that the grass was filled with nostalgia, a reminder, a silly love when standing blankly looking at each other, meeting those eyes as clear as well water but the grass without pinning more wishes… There are afternoons when we sit down to remove the grass and let it go with the wind… Now the old neighborhood has changed. The road no longer has a place for grass to grow. The children of the past are now like birds flying everywhere. Someone flew to the western sky. Everyone is busy with life. I don’t know if they think like me. I owe this land a lot, a place that is always full of laughter, a place where I always receive the fullest love, a peaceful place where anyone who goes far will return. This afternoon it was very windy, roaming with a bicycle to the dyke to receive the fresh and peaceful air of the homeland. Missing the grass flowers sewn by the roadside, remembering the moss-stoned chickens, remembering the innocent laughter of friends, remembering someone else’s eyes… Roundabout and then back. Go to the well to borrow a bucket to wash your face, slowly feel the water seep into the cool skin. Looking down at the well, well, there was still a beautiful little moss trying to cling to the strong ferns. I was dumbfounded… Well, the moss still exists there. Glittering smile, look at yourself to see the moss at that time, why remember it strangely.

I thought no one would dare touch this ugly-looking beetle. But unexpectedly, Ca Nieng appeared in the list of specialties not to be missed when coming to the low-lying area. Photo: Internet If ca cuong is impressed by its pungent taste, ca cuong brings a unique nutty and rich flavor. The shape of the stick is similar to the “brother” with black wings and a small round body the size of a finger. Ninh Binh people also often call Ca Nieng “deep water”. Photo: Internet If you are a newcomer to the ancient capital, surely no one would have expected this to be a famous specialty of the ancient capital. This type of insect is not uncommon. In leisurely afternoons, people often go to the field to “sock” a few times to get a basket full of cassava to be processed. Cut off the legs, remove the wings, remove the belly and wash. Roast the eggplant like shrimp and shrimp with fish sauce and salt to taste, so you have a meal to bring rice. Photo: Internet The dish is somewhat modest and popular like that, but for the villagers, there is nothing like it. Stir in a bowl of hot rice and then pick up a piece of roasted coffee, so rustic yet delicious. Each of them creates a very unique flavor but is strangely combined. The fragrant sticky rice mixes with the greasy, crunchy texture of the spice tower. Sometimes you have to “clean” a few bowls. Photo: Internet The pleasure of enjoying roasted coffee is at the end of the meal, take a piece of burnt rice for a few fish and then curl it, bite it lightly and slowly chew it, the country flavor spreads gently in the throat. Although there are countless dishes from the garden, but Ca nieng has a unique and unmistakable taste. Having the opportunity to visit the beautiful land of Ninh Binh, do not miss the opportunity to enjoy these rustic but rich local culinary culture.

The island is truly wild, the beach is clean with many blooms and moats. Despite its beauty, at present, Nha Nha Islet has only two households, and does not have any motels or catering services. Therefore, this place is favorably named “Robinson Island Vietnam version” by the ‘locals’. Photo: Internet The road to Nha Nha Islet is also relatively simple, even more convenient because it does not have to waste time waiting for the train. Starting from An Hai beach, fishermen here can take you to the island at any time for only 50,000 VND / person or travel by canoe for more than 150,000 VND. Experience a small wooden boat ride to the sea to help you immerse yourself closer to the clear blue water here. Photo: @ tuyetnga27 Photo: Quoc Tuan Photo: Internet Coming to Nha Nha Islet, visitors will be overwhelmed by the wild, amazing beauty and especially the few people, the mountains of trees covered with moss of time. The island is like a paradise when covered with rolling mountains, lush green trees and sandy beaches. This place is pristine beauty, the water allows you to see every coral reef on the bottom. An interesting experience when coming to Nha Nha Islet is that you can leisurely catch snails, fish on the rocky shore, climb mountains, explore caves or set up camps near the beach with many interesting experiences. . You can trek up to the highest rock on the island, to admire the panoramic sea a emerald green color in harmony with the green of the trees and the blue of the sky. Photo: Internet Nha Nha Islet is also an ideal destination for beautiful sunrise and sunset. You can wake up in the early morning to watch the sunrise or the golden sunset beyond the sparkling and magical horizon. The ideal time for the journey to Nha Nha islet is from March to August every year, because the sea is quiet now. Mai Nha Islet is a wild but very charming land with attractive landscapes. Come here to explore! Photo: Thanh Trung Photo: Internet

Ancient apricot root next to the house of Mr. Dong Viet Mao 100 years old in the old village of Loc Yen Loc Yen ancient village located in village 1, Tien Canh commune (Tien Phuoc district, Quang Nam) is one of four ancient villages in the country ranked by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a national historic site. Coming to Loc Yen on an early morning, under the chilly midland breeze of the early weather, the entrance to the village is hidden in the fog. The quiet space made the chirping of birds heard. Unlike other ancient villages, it is still free to visit here. Mossy rocky bank where the ancient village of Loc Yen Loc Yen is an old name. Explaining this name, must ask the elders. The elders in the village said that the name of the village dates back to the Tay Son period in the second half of the 18th century, and was founded by Mr. Nguyen Cong Tuyet, a Tam Ky from below and here to establish a business. Previously the village was named Loc An, later read it as Loc Yen. The villagers always believe that the name Loc Yen sends the ancestors’ dreams and hopes of a peaceful and prosperous place to live. The special thing here is that from the path, the well, the entrance to the house to the wall are all created by a single material, that is stone. The skillful and talented hands of the people of Loc Yen village have created rock fences, firmly arranged, hundreds of years old without any adhesive. Stone has become a feature, even making up the spirit of the village. Rock banks, long rocky alleys embrace winding roads along the hillside. The large stones, small stones stacked together, are skillful, firm and straight. The stone is chosen to use, helping the soil here avoid being washed away and eroded, not only protecting life but also having unique aesthetic value. Tien Phuoc’s specialty bonbon fruit The winding, mossy rocky shores lead into ancient houses. Currently, Loc Yen still retains 8 old houses dating from 100 to 300 years. These are 3-room, 2-leaned wooden houses with bold old Quang Nam architecture, built by famous artisans of Van Ha village, Tam Thanh commune, Phu Ninh district, Quang Nam province. Mr. Dong Viet Mao, owner of an old house in Loc Yen village, shared: “The two compartments here are hundreds of years old. It is extremely precious to preserve the old traits of the fathers. I am very happy that nowadays every day visitors come to visit, be introduced to everyone about the architecture of the house and welcome them like family ”. Old apricot tree on the mossy stone shelf in front of his house used to have many people coming … to buy, but he firmly refused. Tourists return to the old village Loc Yen ancient village was put into the song “Tien Phuoc a countryside” by Meritorious Artist Do Linh (Quang Nam Theater Delegation) with the song: “Back to the old village of Loc Yen, listening to the hundred years of time whispered. On each mossy stone steps. And come here, under the old roof, listening to Minh Vien’s soul, fragrant in the fresh wind … “. Minh Vien is the nickname of the famous journalist Huynh Thuc Khang. This village is the place where Mr. Huynh’s navel is buried. The present memorial house for Huynh Thuc Khang (designated a national monument since 1990) is also an old house with over 120 years old in the middle of a cool garden of trees and rocks. During the war years, Loc Yen was the location of the factory of QB 150, considered the first weapon and ammunition factory of Interzone V, greatly contributing to the victory of the army and people in Central Vietnam. 9 years of resistance against France. An old house in Loc Yen The taste of stone village Banyan mossy banks, shady trees create a peaceful, poetic space characteristic of the village in Central Vietnam. Along with the application of folk knowledge from ancient times, the model of clean houses, beautiful alleys and stable economy has been focused on preserving and promoting to create a stable economy for the people here. Combining with tourism development, local people have taken advantage of the unique available products. On the stone steps, the villagers plant special crops of Tien Phuoc countryside such as avocado fruit, tea bar, tangerine, pepper, … for economic development. Speaking of fruit, Tien Phuoc in the past is now a famous place of origin with sweet and fragrant sweetness and aroma, which has become a kind of fruit used to advance to the king since ancient times. As a tree of the humid tropical forest, can not withstand cold, the tree is grown in an average temperature of 27 degrees C so it is very suitable for the climate here. In the song “Tien Phuoc a countryside”, Meritorious Artist Do Linh has listed a series of special fruits here: “Listening to his mother lullabies, young jackfruit is fragrant on the source, so I go back to your hometown. ripe fruit tree. Bonbon, fragrant jackfruit, tea bar, raspberry, grapefruit orange, thanh yen The tea garden has just sprouted, pepper garden, cinnamon fragrant ”. These are fruits that not only bring economic value but also have a “strange” flavor of the mountainous region. Loc Yen ancient village is more and more known by tourists across the country. Visiting the old village is not only to visit and learn but also to let each person feel the fresh air, peaceful and old space, but in the industrial era, urbanization has gradually become rare. As for the people in Loc Yen ancient village, the cultural beauty in daily life and ancient cultural space is like a rope connecting people together, reminding everyone to always remember ancestors and sources. roots. When the harvest is in season, the “Bon” fruit helps villagers earn more income, the price ranges from 20-25 thousand VND / 1kg, depending on the type of cluster or loose fruit. If the season is successful, each tree can be up to a few dozen to nearly 100 kg. In October and November every year, when the fruits are ripe on the branches, visitors are enthusiastically guided, introduced about the beauty of this place, and will experience the feeling of going out to the orchard to pick fruit, to integrate into intimate atmosphere, close. This is also the character of the honest country people. “The people of Loc Yen and Tien Phuoc keep old houses, each row of mossy rocks as preserving something sacred, not just physical value. Tien Phuoc people are dignified, filial, sincere, honest, but also very delicate in their daily behavior. Nguyen Huynh Anh, the owner of a historic old house over 200 years here, has twice rejected an offer to buy a house from the President of the old regime at a high price. People here do not easily bring the legacies of his father, those of human dignity, but bargain more “, Mr. Doan Van Dung, Deputy Chief of the Office of the People’s Council and People’s Committee, said Tien Phuoc district.

No matter how noisy Hanoi, there are moments of strangely quiet silence. I still like to sit in the coffee shop in the morning under the old almond tree at the top of the alley, relax, while remembering the past. The day she was still alive, she stayed here, in the afternoon she set up a chair on the porch, she used to joke around with the children who did not study, but later on she just went to get the almond leaf to sell the breakfast. I do not know if it was because of her statement that the children in the neighborhood later became successful. Although most of them have gone away, they have come together for a long time to return to their old cramped house. Fortunately, there is now a cafe at the top of the lane. That mossy street corner is like a place to keep memories, memories, a place where people talk, review old stories, to remember, to love, to live, to go, and to find back. So, although it was annoying because the roads were always crowded with people and cars, we were always looking for a way to return. When you wake up early in the morning, stand on the balcony that is a hundred years old and look down the street, feel very peaceful and quiet. My friend said, I don’t understand why the urbanization speed of Hanoi is so fast, but right on the most central street of Hanoi, Dinh Tien Hoang street, the section bordering Hoan Kiem Lake, still has a moss-roofed house. . Are there still pretty little cafes in the flowery French villas in the heart of the old town? The answer, because that is Hanoi. Being a place too much love, where you go, you still can’t forget the scent of jade on the windy roads. Hanoi, a place containing so much awkward love from the beginning. And love it, from the bottom.

The hundred-year-old tree called “Pride of Vietnam” was first brought to the exhibition by Mr. Nguyen Anh Duong (living in Buon Ho town, Dak Lak) at the Central Biological Fair – Central Highlands. attracts the attention of the people and the world of bonsai players. The tree has a root circumference of 10 m, height of 3.7 m and length of 6 m. Trees are hundreds of years old, green moss. Mr. Duong said that 10 years ago a friend introduced him to this tree in Ea Sol commune (Ea H’leo district) so he should buy it. After many times of persuasion, the owner of the new born tree gave up. The tree has a wide, beautifully symmetrical canopy. The tree’s roots float to the ground, hugging the rocks tightly. Part of the root of the plant rotted, forming a trench. According to Mr. Duong, the tree of birth starts from the base of the pedestal, where all the limbs are held together, originating from a small germ. Then the tree spent hundreds of years to develop as it is. The tree is carefully cared for by the owner, so the leaves are green, forming many layers. Under the skillful hands of the artist, the giant tree in the wild becomes smooth with a posture of profound meaning. The birth tree is placed on a rectangular pedestal of more than 6 m2 in size. According to Mr. Duong, this is the largest pedestal of bonsai today. The perennial tree should have a beautiful tumor, the branches and canopy are harmonious, balanced and reasonable. When the tree was put on display, many people enjoyed it and took pictures. According to many people this was the first time they had seen such an old tree. With 15 years of experience playing bonsai, Mr. Duong is proud to own this birth root. There were many people asking to buy birth trees, but Mr. Duong refused because he considered the tree as a soul mate. “The tree of birth is not only my friend but my teacher, it transmits the message that the tree has a strong vitality, enduring through the harshness of time and climate. Everybody’s life, to keep growing from those wounds, “Mr. Duong shared.

Noon, the sun shines through the forest canopy and falls down the waterfalls. Cool fish from the cave swims in groups to eat algae. Where the sun shines, they swim along. After carefully targeting the place to drop the net, Old Deep took off his shirt and jumped into the water. At nearly 60 years old, his arm span is still very strong. Less than ten minutes, the net, about 20 meters long, was released, close to the shore, blocking the doors of the rock caves that he knew there were cool fish hiding inside. Cool fishing in the upstream of A Tang stream Elder Sau said that the cool fish were very smart. When they saw the cave, they swim right into the cave to hide. When they feel really safe, they swim out. Therefore, after “staging” with a net, he cut down a long bamboo tree to kick the fish out of the cave. Deep cave, you have to dive, use trees to scare away. Fish panicked, swimming out of the cave, they met the net and got caught right away. While his father caught fish with the net, Mr. Chang wore diving glasses and slipped into each cave to find cool fish. “Cool fish entering the rock cave usually stand still, very easy to shoot. Every day, the familiar crossbow shooter will earn a few kilograms of cool fish” – Mr. Chang affirmed. That day, the father and son of worm hunted more than 1 kg of cool fish. According to Old Deep, there is still a lot of cool fish here because people do not use electric pulses and explosives to catch. Moreover, every time people go down to the stream, they only catch enough for their meal, they catch the big ones, not the “upper golden lower bran” style. On the way back to the village, Mr. Chang picked a handful of leaves that grow a lot in A Tang stream. He said that sour leaves are very suitable for cool fish, cook soup to fill up the water, and eat it very well. If the soup is not cooked, then grilled, steamed onions, and braised. Freshly grilled fish and then hung up in the kitchen guard. Then, crushing fish with salt, dried chili, galangal, and pepper will create a very unique dipping dish. The people here call it cheo. Cool fish is often used to dot with rice, sticky rice, meat, and wild vegetables and is often given to guests from far away.

Born and raised in the capital, had the opportunity to study and graduate from the Master of Marketing program in the UK, but Vu Hanh Linh (24 years old) has a hobby of wearing ao dai instead of following emerging trends. youth. The image of a girl in a modern ao dai standing in front of an old dormitory with red flags, mossy old town walls or a newspaper stall has created Linh’s own character. “The ao dai is really beautiful. Of course my wardrobe still has a lot of dresses, T-shirts, shirts but there is always a separate drawer for ao dai. This compartment is getting tighter now,” was the word. share with Hanh Linh Zing. Innovative dresses suitable for young people. From economic students to the owner of a Ao Dai tailor shop For a long time, Hanh Linh has enjoyed traditional Vietnamese clothing, whether it’s traditional or modern ao dai. However, when she knew that ao dai was smooth, she really thought that she could stick with this outfit. Every Lunar New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival, she “buys” a new set. Linh said her friends can “catch” her hobby because she invites them to go see ao dai too much. The feeling of wanting to wear ao dai gradually grew larger inside her while away from the countryside. At that time, what made Linh the most regret was that she could not carry all of her Vietnamese food and her dresser. Not only buying a lot, Hanh Linh also knows how to make ao dai by herself. After returning home, she looked for ao dai for the Mid-Autumn Festival but was not satisfied because she wanted something different. From there, she decided to buy self-made fabrics. Supported by family and friends after making the first product, Hanh Linh decided to open a Ao Dai tailor shop. She did not want to lose the characteristics of the ao dai, so the design was based on the spirit of respect for tradition. Ao dai made by Hanh Linh. The Ha Thanh-born girl expressed: “Ao Dai in some people can be too formal, too old, only for special occasions, it cannot be worn as everyday clothes. Therefore, I want to make ao dai which still keeps the characteristics of Vietnamese costumes but still remains young. An ao dai mixed with tradition and a little modern helps young people feel confident and comfortable to wear every day. That is what I aim for “. Being a student in economics, Hanh Linh admits her experience is built on what she sees and experiences. However, it is her love of drawing, coloring, shopping and viewing clothes and fabrics that has helped her to have a stable sense of color. This creates conditions for Linh in choosing and coordinating colors. During the work, she also had to learn more things in the garment sector, experimenting with materials, and carefully looking for Vietnamese clothes. “The outfit will look better if you are confident” Creating ideas, drawing what you like, choosing fabrics, cutting and sewing are the steps for Hanh Linh to make ao dai. She said she had to start over many times. Therefore, completion time depends on creativity and working mood. “I have a lot of ao dai. The traditional ao dai is discreet, the ao dai is a little more liberal to the youthful innovative ao dai. I have several styles in every style, from plain silk, linen, linen to fabric flowers, brocade … all colors, all styles. When I opened the Ao Dai shop myself, the number of Ao Dai increased rapidly, making me unable to count anymore, “Linh said. The 24-year-old girl also commented that ao dai is the most comfortable outfit to wear if you know the right materials to choose. Currently, Hanh Linh cannot count the number of ao dai she has. Hanh Linh used to think that she was too thin to wear well, and her skin was dark. But now, she is much more confident. “Any clothes will look better if you have the makeup that suits you as well as the outfit. The most important thing is to be confident,” she said. Ao dai is not only for people with a slim body. With overalls, girls who are slightly plump can try a more neutral tone or combine with a thin silk jacket to avoid exposing the biceps. As a girl with a slightly different hobby from her peers, Hanh Linh said that she simply wanted to share her love for ao dai with everyone. In Korea, China or Japan, it is not uncommon for traditional clothing to be worn on the street, so she wants to bring the ao dai to “weave” gradually on a young people’s normal day. “There are many young people who are very good at and try to preserve Vietnamese culture. The Vietnamese dress segment is no exception. Even the proposal for male students to wear five-body shirts as uniforms is supported by young people. Good thing, “Hanh Linh expressed.

The Muong’s tray The weather in Nghia Lo is very strange this season, a day consists of all 4 seasons. Spring weather in mountainous regions was cold, making that morning field steps even more eager. Around through the cool green rice mat, a complex of 2 long stilt houses appeared. It is the house of Ms. Ha Thi Chinh’s family in the village of Diem 2, Nghia An commune. Ms. Chinh is also the chef of a culinary restaurant, holding in hand the secrets of creating unique dishes, bringing the breath of the land and people of the Northwest. We gathered to watch her processing the moss. After being cleaned, the moss is cut into pieces and mixed together with spices such as pasta, soup powder, herbs such as cumin, onions, dog basil, lemongrass, ginger, and sprouts … Next she packs the moss into leaves. bananas then put on the stove to grill embers slowly. About 1 hour, the moss ripe, bring up a hot plate. The grilled moss that day had a natural sweet taste, was very strange and cool. No wonder it is something that cannot be ignored when tourists go to the Northwest. Besides grilled, steamed moss is also very delicious. Ms. Chinh said that the moss is steamed in a pot but does not add water, simmer it to allow the moss to drain and ripen. While making moss, Ms. Chinh looks after a large rice bowl cooking in the middle of the yard. It was strange that when I opened the pot, under the smoky smoke I saw the sticky “cutting boards” of green, red, purple, yellow … separated by layers of banana leaves. All colors of sticky rice are derived from plants, taken from flowers and plants. The finished sticky rice dish has 5 different colors, so it is called “five colors” sticky rice. Red color is taken from the leaves of the red rice plant (Khau Lanh tree); yellow color from crushed turmeric, or from Bop Phon flower (yellow sticky flower); Purple and Black palate leaves are processed. Green color is taken from the leaves of star fruit tree, wild pineapple, sugarcane, gerbera leaves, ginger leaves … but must be mixed together. The leaves are crushed in a stone mortar, then boil the residue, filtered to get water into 4 different pots. Paddy rice has long and flexible seeds, taken from Lao sticky rice, grown by the Mong people in Tram Tau and Mu Cang Chai districts. The rice is soaked for at least 3 hours in 4 pots of colored water above, the longer it is soaked, the more flexible the sticky rice is, then poured each type of rice that has caught the color on the wooden wooden board, separated from each other by layers of banana leaves. Boil sticky rice just over fire, about 40 minutes is fine. Lunch tray of Thai Nghia Lo people Xoi served with “Pa Pinh Tat” – (that is, grilled fish is twice as much as the tail). The fish are brought back, cleaned, pecked from the back, discarded the intestines, prepared to reduce the pieces and then chopped, mixed well, stuffed into the fish’s body, grilled with a grill, or a bamboo clip on the charcoal stove for about 1 hour. to ripen to be delicious. The rice tray for Thai guests on average has from 5 to 6 dishes, containing the philosophies according to the human life of the people here, as well as the tonic for the body in addition to nutritional value. For example, if there is a Korean dish, there must be a heat dish to balance yin and yang. In particular, in Thai food, spice seeds are indispensable – a kind of forest seed only available in the Northwest with a fragrant aroma after grilling and pounding. This nut has the function of “odor indicator”, which is the number 1 important reduction in many dishes, dipping foods. That lunch in addition to “Pa PinhTop”, bamboo-shaped blue-fish, grilled insect plate, including rake, stink bugs, bee pupae …, also a bowl of bonito soup, was introduced as a “traditional trick” . The Thai Nghia Lo people have a saying: “Nao kin bon, thun kin pi” (that means, eat bon soup in cold, eat banana flowers in the heat – PV). Ms. Chinh said that the sweet potato plant grows wild, when picking leaves, one must read a “spell” to “turn into soup”, otherwise it will itchy when eating. The way of processing carbon soup is also quite sophisticated. Take home, wash, cut into pieces and mix with other types of discount such as Chinese coriander, cumin, cumin, ginger, lemongrass, squash, amaranth, eggplant, eggplant, shrimp paste, or soy sauce. Do not stir the bon broth when cooking, or only one side of the pot should be stirred and it must be simmered until the bon is over. A very special kind of food dish of Thai people, it is a sour, sweet “clumping” soup that helps to relieve alcohol. The way to make this kind of soup is also quite sophisticated. First to filter the beef feet, buffalo feet to get skin and tendons, remove the bones, then chopped, simmered and seasoned, sprinkle rice flour on the soup, stir well, chopped the leaves and then put them in the pot for about 5 minutes to Next nine, about to eat new. Carefully nibbling a lumpy tendon in his mouth. Ms. Ha Thi Chinh discussed with reporters During the meal, the landlord advised us to dab the sticky rice with a very strange dipping recipe, called “simmering”. Materials made from soybean seeds, boiled seeds, picked out leaves and wrapped, put upstairs in the kitchen for 5-6 days to ferment. When hanging up the kitchen, it is absolutely forbidden to cook all kinds of firewood with smell, especially burning and baking the buffalo skin underneath because it will damage the soy sauce. Next, bring the soy sauce down the mortar, crush it, make it into small pieces, wrap it in hairy leaves (like eggplant, white eggplant) so as not to rot, then put the kitchen guard to dry naturally. When eating, bring the soy sauce to grill and mix with the seeds, garlic, coriander leaves, grilled chili … into the perfect food for sticky rice, boiled meat, vegetables and fruits. This is the best dish of Thai people. In Nghia An commune, there are 2 old people who make this dish very delicious. The Thai people in the Northwest have quite a high alcohol intake. Having partyed, or met or met, there is indispensable cup of wine. The Thai girls are healthy and youthful with silver buttons, leggings, black skirts, wine cans and cups in hand. They both offered wine and sang: “This wine, I invite you, drinking from the beginning of the village at the end of the village is still fragrant. One cup of fragrant wine is like a thousand cups, for years, the wine is still fragrant, fragrant with your love”. There have been cases where guests panic because of the welcome cup, off the cup, they jumped from the window to the yard to “hide” the wine. Near the end is when the show begins. The girls who blocked us on the stairs of the stilt house to offer wine before, turned into dancers, performed ancient Thai dance such as “Khâm praise” (hand spread round); “Khap towels to open hot pot” (lift towels to invite wine); “Ripper” (circle of applause); “Destroying” (dancing for 4 people); “Falling kisses” (spread forward and backward); “Aluminum khan” (tossed scarf) … After the broadcast, the girls switched to perform the songs “Xin Le” and “Ha Oh” … Turn national customs and cuisine into tourism products Explaining the position of Thai cuisine in the local tourism economy, the director of Nghia Lo Town Culture and Communication Center Nguyen Viet Chung said that, according to the epic Quam To Muong, Muong Lo is the ancestral land of the people. Thai in Vietnam and neighboring countries. The mainstream folk culture in this land is the customs and habits of living with folk songs, folk music, folk dance … of the Thai people. Processing moss In which, traditional cuisine is a very unique culture that has been “packaged” into a typical tourism product with high economic value. Currently, there are about 20 homestay businesses owned by Thai people, providing services from eating, staying, taking tourists to visit the sights in the Muong Lo basin area, to experience making dishes, transplanting rice, harvesting agricultural products. Guests are immersed in the lives of people, cultural and cultural exchanges, so they are very interested. Many people have therefore returned to Nghia Lo during the tourist seasons and local festivals.

Illustrations: LE ANH. The road from the Tay village to Khuoi My, the village of the Ao Dai Dao is not very far, nor is it entangled with a steep and steep pass. The charming curves tighten the waist, slowly slack like an indigo lap. At times, the ears also buzzed, the neck was cold, but the clouds were able to calm them. The clouds here are warm like kitchen smoke in my friend’s house, wrapped around the body, hugging the mountain. Thanks to the altitude and humidity, which is different from other localities in the region, the roofs on stilts in Khuoi My are mostly green and mossy. The moss from year to year is good, and when you go inside, it feels warm like a blanket of heaven and earth, the mountains and forests are already warmed, covering the roofs of the four seasons hidden in the smoke, wind and clouds. Khuoi My is small, dreamy as the name itself, like the embodiment of the mountain girl. There are a few dozen households in the whole village, taking a short walk is the end of the day, everyone whose voice is strong, speaking at the beginning of the village, the end of the village is clear. Many people still say that the green on the roofs here often evokes feelings of sadness and regret. Those who come, go and return to this place will see a different moss color in each season. The moss green was darker, deeper, the blanket felt on the roofs heavier by the pain and attachment. I personally do not have that feeling. I find love, tolerance and protection very close, warm, peaceful, and peaceful. In the green color of young moss, the yellow color of the old moss is wilting and peeling, there is the warmth of mountains, clouds and the air radiating from each roof. The house where the whole village has joined hands to support each other since childhood. Nobody rented, bought or sold anything. Every house built a house, carved the whole village to make the roof. The tighter the roof, the more durable the sentiment. People cut palm leaves to dry, someone sharpens something, someone knocked on that, for a while they should have a home. The visitors arrived, the man of Dao Ao Dai ethnic group still kept his hands on a big cast iron pan. He looked back excitedly pointing to the seat for the guests, mourning: “Try to wait for this batch, we will invite tea!”. His family has made tea for many generations, harvested from the old Shan Tuyet tea tree, the body is as big as two embracing adult arms. People who want to pick tea have to wear the baskets on their backs, and take half a day to climb the mountain. The drinking table made from a forest log has dozens of different pots in size, style, and material. It seems that enjoying tea in mountainous regions is also very meticulous, no less next to other regions. This white tea is as white as snow, still with curved leaves, plump buds. This tea bar is thinner, the background is radiating in the warm terracotta. In addition to the “tea tools” made of wood, bamboo, and all kinds of terracotta pots, porcelain, and china, there are also pots of cymbidium, mountain ginseng covered with purple and turquoise cotton buds. I do not know if it is thanks to “rewarding” the delicate, pure tea flavor every day, but coming to Cymbidium, mountain ginseng, the plants that only like to stick deeply rooted in the source are still healthy, green but flowering, buds. Only at the tea table, we saw the harmony of yin and yang, the people who enjoyed the tea were more serene and more relieved. Tea infused, the host slowly raised a small cup with both hands to invite guests, the guests called to the kitchen to invite his wife to enjoy tea. The woman rubbed her wet eyes from the smoke of the kitchen. Women in this region have very beautiful skin, are always tense, red, with slightly freckled cheeks, sting marks, but also adorn their beauty to become salty, deep. On the head of the Ao Dai woman, her hair is neatly buned at the nape of her neck, above her forehead is skillfully wrapped around like a brim of a crimson hat, blue fringes are hanging above. The beauty is like a small portrait, with wild banana petals holding green stamens waiting for the day to come, gently covering her silky black hair, and above that, green moss-like roofs like the echoes of mountains and forests.

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In the midst of modern life with bustling streets, somewhere in the heart of the capital, we still encounter images that are echoing from a time in the past …

… as reminding people to slow down, to glimpse nostalgia and reflect on a Hanoi with so many changes over the years.

The time to imprint on the roofs covered with moss, where the tumultuous lane has many changes.

Nostalgic features appear on the folds of houses in the old town, on the faces of people with thousands of years old.

Hanoi is a bit serious but equally charming as Hanoi girls.

The peaceful moments of Hanoi during the Christmas season make people feel like they feel relieved.

Transient in the deep gaze of the Hanoians, there are still many things that have not changed despite the years passing.

Rainy streets have become a very unique specialty of Hanoi and each person has a different way of enjoying it.

Every year, Hanoi goes through many flower seasons, each season is beautiful and poetic. If you are a Hanoian, someone has never embraced a bunch of Chrysanthemums in your hand – a delicate and delicate flower.

A feeling of peace in the chaos of modern urban life when we suddenly encounter a very simple and dear image.