Visitors to Sai Temple (Thuy Lam, Dong Anh, Hanoi) are not only surprised with the unique architecture here but also surprised with the small well that never runs out of water, in winter there is always a toad sitting on its mouth. well. Sai Temple is located on Sai mountain, the temple of Taoism Than Tien worshiping Huyen Thien God Tran Vu. This is the largest mountain of the seven sacred mountains that Dieu Son (7 thrones of seven stars), folk legends say that the feng shui of Sai mountain is called “Quy Xa shape”. This place still preserves the original statue of Duc Huyen Thien Tran Vu. According to legend, Huyen Thien Tran Vu is the guardian god of the North, once reincarnated as the son of the king of Tinh Lac (China). According to the Management Board of Sai Temple Relics: The temple dates from the reign of Thuc An Duong Vuong 2,200 years ago. The temple has a close relationship with Co Loa citadel and Quan Thanh temple. The book of Dai Viet historical records toan Thu says: “At that time, Thuc Vuong built a thousand-foot-wide, snail-shaped citadel, so it was called Loa Thanh to fight against the invaders of Trieu Da. This city was built almost finished and fell, the king took it. cause concern, so the army set up an altar to pray to heaven and earth and to miracle rivers and mountains. Thuc Vuong was led by the god Kim Quy (Golden Turtle) to That Dieu Son Mountain to destroy the white chicken (Bach Ke Tinh), so half a month later, the citadel was completed.” The king asked about the cause of the fall, at that time. The golden turtle appeared and said clearly: It is because of the spirit of the mountains and rivers in this region, hiding in That Dieu Son, there is a white rooster that has lived for a thousand years and has become a star. Since ancient times, Sai temple was considered a holy temple to fulfill. Kings and lords for many generations came here to pay their respects, but seeing that traveling wastes money and effort of the people, the king granted a decree for the people. Villagers perform a ceremony to process the fake king. Every year, the procession of the “living king” takes place on 11/1 m of the calendar. Currently, That Dieu Son still prints many ancient imprints, including fairy wells, fairy ponds, horse footprints and beautiful natural scenery created by heaven and earth. In particular, in the Sai temple complex, there is a stone block above which has a small well. The special thing is that the well is only the size of a puddle, but it has been around for a long time and is called Co Tien well. This well is related to the legendary story of the fairies who came to earth to help An Duong Vuong build a snail. The strange thing is that this well is small, but it is located on a rock, the well has water all year round. With beautiful architecture and landscape associated with many legends and historical events of the country, more and more people and tourists come to Sai Temple.

Before flowing to Loei province – a province located on the Thailand-Laos border, the Mekong River’s water had to flow through dozens of other hydroelectric dams, including 11 of China and one of Laos. South China Morning Post On May 25, citing local people and experts, the hydroelectric dams of China and Laos have affected fish habitats, changing the natural flow with the seasons and even the color of the water. . The impact is becoming more and more obvious Rodjana Thepwong, a 64-year-old woman with a lovely smile, said gold panders in Thailand often wade into the middle of the river during the dry season. “The sediment at the bottom of the river is full of gold. I’ve even found pieces of gold as small as tamarind seeds,” she said, plunging into the river with a pickaxe, brushing away the mud and rocks. “Because of hydroelectric dams, river water rises and falls randomly, making the ecosystem out of balance. We were forced to move to the river’s edge, where there was only a very small amount of gold.” Ms. Rodjana is just one of 60 million people who depend on the Mekong River – the river that flows from China, through Myanmar, Laos, Thailand and Cambodia before emptying into the delta region of Vietnam. Environmental activists say the diets, livelihoods and environment of these millions have been put in jeopardy since Chinese companies harnessed hydroelectricity. One fine day, these two women were able to find $15 worth of gold. Photo: South China Morning Post. “I realized things were changing, many fish died and the water rose suddenly,” said Chantarasee Hieng, another gold pander. Downstream, experts say, in February, the river suddenly turned blue – a seasonal phenomenon for the first time, indicating that nutrients from silt are gradually disappearing from waterways this. Climate change also plays a role in causing this phenomenon, with heavier rains and prolonged droughts. But both Ms. Rodjana and Hieng insist hydroelectric dams are the main cause of the decline in the quality of the river that was once a source of food and income for many families. “So sad. But what can we do?” Ms. Rodjana said. Hope is forgotten A new dam is scheduled to be built about 2 km from the Chiang Kan district of Loei, the mountainous northeastern province of Thailand. The Sanakham Dam is a $2 billion program with electricity generated for export mainly to Thailand. The dam, built by Chinese company Datang, is expected to generate 684 megawatts of electricity when it comes into operation from 2028. The project is seen as an integral part of its strategy to become “the power source of Southeast Asia. ” of Laos. Gold panders in the Mekong River, Loei province, Thailand. Photo: South China Morning Post. The Mekong River Commission – the commission set up to manage water resources in the Mekong basin, with members Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam – says it has only about $28 million (1.4%) total budget) is devoted to measures to reduce harm to the environment and society. Thailand openly opposes the Lao plan. Residents living in this river area are lobbying the government to stop building the dam, along with public debate about the need for electricity generated by hydropower among officials in the country. Tosapol Wongwan, assistant secretary-general, National Water Resources Office of Thailand, said: “What is happening in the Mekong River has reached a point where it cannot be repaired. What we can do right now is focus on how to reduce the impact (human activities on the river).” Not easy to solve Upstream countries – China and Laos – have begun to share data on water flows and herald the closure and release of dams to their downstream neighbors. However, it is difficult to achieve complete transparency among countries with competing strategic, economic and national security needs. Laos owns two dams – the Thai-developed Xayaburi dam in the north and the Don Sahong dam near the Cambodian border. There are also seven other projects being planned. Mekong River near the Thai-Lao border. Photo: Reuters. Critics say it’s difficult to make a transparent assessment of the uses and impacts of dams on the environment. China, which is speeding up dam construction, insists hydroelectricity is an eco-friendly resource to boost the Mekong’s economy. However, according to Songrit Kirk Pongern, an academic researcher on the Mekong River at Thailand’s Kasetsart University, as dam construction continues, the forecast of a negative impact on the river is ominous. “In the next five years, the consequences will become more and more obvious. The number of fish will continue to decline, the downstream will lack alluvium, riverside and local fishing will disappear, food security for 60 million people will be exhausted,” he said.