Ho Van Lang in October 2020 when he was still healthy. Photo: Nguyen Ngoc In 1972, panicking after a bomb dropped on his village, Ho Van Thanh (born in 1932) took his eldest son, Ho Van Lang, who was not yet 3 years old, and left the village in Tra Phong commune, Tra Bong district. , Quang Ngai province left in the deep forest to shelter, living separately from the community. For more than 40 years living separately in the deep forest, the two “forest people” only know how to be friends with birds, plants and wild animals. They live in a house like a bird’s nest on the trunk of a big old tree, use dried bark and leaves to cover themselves, and eat fruits, tapioca, corn, and wild vegetables to live. In 2013, local people discovered that the father and son “forest people” should report to the local government to organize a search and bring them back to integrate into the community. During the days when he returned to the village, Mr. Thanh crouched and hugged the nostalgia for the forest until his death. And Ho Van Lang is living with his younger brother’s family, Mr. Ho Van Tri, in a house built by benefactors. “Forest man” far from the forest After 8 years of leaving the deep forest to return to the old village, “forest man” Ho Van Lang gradually became familiar with everything. The 50-year-old man knew how to make a living, take care of himself, and cook for himself every day. Every day, when the sun had not yet risen, Lang carried a basket to the fields as a habit. In the afternoon, he returned home and did not forget to bring a bunch of bananas planted by himself in Tra Nga village, Tra Phong commune to sell to traders. Although, it takes more than 3 hours to walk to and from back. “Forest man” Ho Van Lang was brought back from the deep forest to the community in 2013. Photo: TL Whoever he met, he also smiled. Mr. Lang loves to chat, play with the children and see everyone in the village as a family. Unlike many men in the village, Mr. Lang does not drink alcohol or smoke but is “addicted” to betel nut. In October 2020, during a business trip in the mountains, we accidentally met “forest man” Ho Van Lang. At that time, Mr. Lang was still very healthy. The work of farming and growing agricultural products makes him happy every day. But after more than 7 months of returning, unfortunately, “forest people” no longer go to the forest, but just hang around in the kitchen corner. His eyes are still towards the mountain, but his legs are no longer strong enough to climb the pass, wade the stream. In the late afternoon, Mr. Ho Van Tri, Mr. Lang’s younger brother, sat by the fire, cooking medicine for his brother to drink. The light woven through the bamboo slats into the kitchen, making the green veins visible on the weak hands of the “forest man”. His hand still holds a bag of betel nut, his hobby is making his teeth black. However, the carefree smile of the “forest man” is now gone, replaced by a sigh when the pain strikes. Mr. Ho Van Tri said that, after the Lunar New Year, Mr. Lang felt pain in the abdomen. The pain increases with increasing frequency. All day, he hugged his stomach lying down, his body lost nearly 10 kg, his health was getting worse and worse. Feeling worried, Mr. Tri gathered all the little money he had accumulated to bring Mr. Lang to the city. Quang Ngai medical examination. Doctors diagnosed Mr. Lang with liver cancer. For Mr. Lang, liver cancer is simply pain in the abdomen. But for Mr. Tri, he knew it was a cruel disease, causing people to face death. However, in order to be more certain about Mr. Lang’s condition, Mr. Tri took his brother to Da Nang for a check-up. Here, the doctors have the same diagnosis as in Quang Ngai. Mr. Tri quietly took Mr. Lang home to take care of him. Since then, Mr. Lang only knows how to hang around the house, his eyes looking towards the mountain, no one knows what the “forest man” is thinking in the bottom of his heart. In the corner of the kitchen, “forest man” Ho Van Lang sighed softly when the pain hit. Mr. Lang knows pain, but he doesn’t know what cancer is? All worries now weigh on the shoulders of younger brother Ho Van Tri. Dear quartet Leaving the old forest, it seemed that life had turned to a new turning point, but fate still pushed the “forest man” into twists and turns like it used to push him into the path between the mountains and the forest and lived with his father for 40 years. continuously. In 2017, Mr. Ho Van Thanh, Lang’s father passed away, he received the pain with sad eyes. He tried so hard to forget, but now he is burdened with the terrible liver cancer that is tearing his body every day. Mr. Ho Van Lang still suffers from the pain of knitting agricultural tools to earn a living. Photo: Nguyen Ngoc Tra Nga village is very sunny this season. In the afternoon, the sun was dim again, the rain was about to pour. The weather in the mountainous region changes rapidly and is far from the plain. The same is true of Lang’s treatment. His brother’s cancer is being treated by Mr. Tri by “bowing to the four directions”. Not having enough money for Western medicine treatment, Mr. Tri once took Mr. Lang over 90 km to find a Oriental medicine doctor in Binh Son district. However, what drugs are enough to prevent disease? Even more pain came. “Forest man” hugs his stomach, crouching… Mr. Tri can only rely on his ancestors to go to the forest to find herbs, mainly apricots, to cook for his brother to relieve pain. “Since Lang got sick, I have offered nearly 10 times, 8 chickens each time. The cost is up to nearly 20 million VND. The house did not have money, I borrowed the shopkeepers in the neighborhood and then sold bananas, rattan trees … to reduce debt, “said Mr. Tri. Many times looking at his brother in pain, Tri felt heartbroken but didn’t know what to do. He also finds it difficult to understand because Mr. Lang has lived almost half of his life in the forest, why is he suffering from a serious disease at this time. “Fortunately, Mr. Lang is quite optimistic when he cannot understand the cancer he is suffering. Every time the pain eases, Mr. Lang sits and weaves baskets and nia with forest fibers and sells them to people in the village. Even though I told him to rest, Mr. Lang still didn’t stop working,” Mr. Tri said. Now, Mr. Tri just wants to have more money, feed his brother delicious meals, and enjoy life with the rest of the meager days. That idyllic wish seems difficult when looking in the corner of the kitchen, there is nothing but plants cooked for “forest people” to drink every day. Mr. Lang has cancer, Mr. Tri only knows how to cling to the forest to earn money to take care of him and his family members. But now, Mr. Tri is also suffering from a serious stomach disease. With many difficulties, he clings to the house of gratitude that many people contributed to build for Mr. Lang when he returned from the forest. Now, only miracles can help Lang recover from his illness. The “Forest Man” has stopped going to the forest, an uncertain future awaits him, although the village road is still much wider and straighter than the mountain trails that have been associated with Mr. Lang for more than half of his life. Mr. Dang Minh Thao, Secretary of Tra Bong District Party Committee, said that the District Party Committee had just coordinated with mass organizations to visit and give 3.7 million VND to support Mr. Ho Van Lang. Mr. Ho Van Lang’s family is extremely difficult, and his health is very weak. The District Party Committee is calling for organizations and individuals to support Mr. Lang’s family. In addition, he also directed local authorities to monitor health developments and provide maximum support for Mr. Lang.

On The Rock Restaurant

Belonging to Mango Bay resort, the restaurant is the space for you to have a romantic dinner watching the sunset with your loved ones. This place is close to the sea, with a rustic wooden design that is minimalistic but luxurious. Guests can choose between indoor or outdoor spaces. If you want to enjoy the food and have nice seats, you should book the table 48 hours in advance.

Address: Ong Lang beach

Price: From 1 million VND / 2 people

Photo: Alissa.nguyenn, Dearmayn.

Reviews of customers:

Dearmayn: “We went for 2 people for 900,000 VND with pizza 4 cheese, ribs with BBQ sauce, bruschetta bread. I found the pizzas to be hard. Guests arrived from the afternoon”.

Giao Khuong: “The restaurant is divided into 2 zones located in 2 directions but quite close to each other. Food is mostly Western style. The restaurant has its own menu for customers who are not at the resort”.

Ruby Tran: “The restaurant has a beautiful sunset view. The food is simply decorated. The staff is enthusiastic, ready to advise customers.”

Hello Restaurant

The restaurant is luxuriously decorated with a cool 2-storey space. Having dinner at a restaurant is a suggestion if you want to watch the sunset on the sea. In addition to Phu Quoc specialties such as herring salad, pickled fish broth, crab with green pepper sauce, you can choose from a variety of Western-style dishes such as grilled lobster with cheese and garlic butter. The menu bar has more than 20 types of cocktails with many flavors to choose from.

Address: Tran Hung Dao, Duong Dong

Price: 60,000-500,000 VND / item

Photo: Xinchao.phuquoc.restaurant, nanatrannn.

Reviews of customers:

Quynon 9014: “Luxurious space. Fresh seafood. Psychological staff”.

Loan Anh: “If you want to have a nice location, you should call ahead to reserve a seat. The price is quite high but the quality is good”.

Mai Tran: “The price is more expensive than many other addresses. We went to 2 people for 900,000 VND including 1 crab, 3 abalone, 3 cheese scallops, 2 slices of grilled tiger shrimp, 1 plate of fried squid, 1 plate of rice. seafood roasting. Although the restaurant is crowded, the staff is fast service “.

Shri

Luxurious restaurants include indoor and outdoor spaces. The outdoor area close to the sea is arranged in a model of the beach bar. In the evening, the restaurant has a campfire and DJs play music in the outdoor area. Diverse menu with beautifully decorated dishes. This place is great for family and friends.

Address: The Nail Island

Price: 350,000 / person

Photo: Veronika_kozii, truongcamtu.

Reviews of customers:

Nhan Nguyen Van: “The first time I come here, I have dinner in a restaurant and drink beer at the beach bar. Airy space, good music”.

Nha Thanh: “The shop is located far from the center of Duong Dong but has a nice space. The place where there is a campfire on the beach”.

Thoai Linh: “The restaurant has a spacious space, cool breeze. The food I think is both mouth-watering and affordable”.

Dragonfly Bistro & Skybar

Thanks to its high position, the restaurant is where you can see the entire Duong Dong town and the coast in the distance. The road to the restaurant is quite steep and bad, but the virtual live view promises to make diners happy. Visitors should arrive before 15:00 to avoid crowding. The quality of food and drink is not highly appreciated.

Address: Tran Hung Dao, Duong Dong

Price: 55,000-190,000 VND / item

Photo: Huyentuu, thuanhh_.

Reviews of customers:

Nakiti Na: “The shop is a bit difficult to find. The view is nice, the view is ideal, the music is good. I call it tropical fruit and red dragon fruit. It’s quite crowded, so it’s noisy.”

Vien Pink: “The space is cool, there are many beautiful corners. The food and drinks of the restaurant are just above average. The cost for 3 of my dishes is 255,000 VND”.

Kunno Jayson: “Drinks are high priced but suitable for such a unique location. Some drinks are sold by the hour. The restaurant is quite crowded so it is difficult to choose nice seats.”

Tree House

Located in Nam Nghi resort, Tree House restaurant has a view at the end of Mong Tay cape. Located under the canopy of ancient trees, the restaurant has 3 sea views to see. Here, you can enjoy fresh seafood caught on the spot.

Address: Hamlet 4, Cua Can Commune

Price: 100,000-500,000 VND

Photo: Huyen Phuong, Tree House Phu Quoc.

Reviews of customers:

Ly Quynh: “The restaurant space is comfortable and relaxing. The menu has many dishes but seafood is the best”.

Loan Minh: “The restaurant has a green space to create closeness to nature. Reasonable cost”.

Huong Lan: “I go to the restaurant at night. The space inside and outside the restaurant is beautiful. I choose to sit indoors because of the cozy space”.