Mangrove forest in Dong Rui commune has just been restored. The sky began to recede, the tide receded into the sandy beach. Nguyen Thi Phuong and many people in Ha hamlet, Dong Rui commune carried hoe down to Bay Mau hill to dig deep soil (also known as sea worms). The hills are locally called but are actually newly restored mangrove forests running along the commune’s dike. In order to catch earthworms, Ms. Phuong bends down and always has to observe, look for extrusions and then quickly dig up the correct strokes. In just a moment, Ms. Phuong’s basket was full of large earthworms…. In every waking season, the commune’s mangrove forest is always an address for people in Dong Rui commune to make a living, especially since the time when they wake up. outbreak of Covid-19 to date. Phuong said: “In the past, these lagoons were covered, the tiger trees and parrots died without any children. Now there are worms, clams, twilight, stilts. On these trees, snails turn out, clinging to the tree to live. As long as there is a tree, there is life, and if you go to the sea, you can make a living. From the elderly to children, most of them make their living from the sea. Students also earn 100,000-150,000 VND every day. Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong from Ha village digs earthworms at Bay Mau hill, Dong Rui commune. Far away from where Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong digs deep into the ground are primeval mangrove forests with black tiger trees, parrots, and mammoth trees that are too high for a person’s head, spreading like raspberries in the shadow of the water. To go to these forests, you have to wait for the water to grow and travel by bamboo boat to reach the tiger trees and parrots that have a lifespan of more than a hundred years. Mr. Nong Van Chien, a resident of Tien Yen said: “In the period of 2010, there was no gas at that time, fuel was limited. People go to the forest to chop down for fuel. In 2013, there was a movement to make shrimp ponds. Everywhere they see zoning, they clear many hectares of forest to make shrimp ponds. Then they realized because the forest was cut down and then due to waves, storms and wind, it greatly affected people’s lives.” After the damage caused by widespread deforestation, new planting projects to fill in the cleared area have been promoted by NGOs and sectors at all levels, increasing the vitality of Dong Rui mangrove forest. . After a while, the vegetation has revived, rising steadily. Under the tree are green fishes, the wider the crabs, the symbiotic snails like affirming the intense vitality of the plants on the mangroves. To protect this forest area, a mangrove management team of Dong Rui commune was established with 3 people, who are responsible for coordinating with forest rangers to patrol, control and remind people to protect the forest. Mr. Hoang Van Thong (62 years old), Leader of the Mangrove Self-Management Group in Dong Rui Commune, said that people now realize the economic values ​​and voluntarily participate in mangrove protection. Under the tree are green fishes, the wider the crabs, the more symbiotic and growing snails. “The three of us regularly check and wade deep into the forest to see if there is any change in the status quo? There is also a lot of reforestation. Since then, people’s awareness has been raised and they know that protecting forests is protecting aquatic resources, especially when being propagated. People here are encouraged to plant forests, they really like it. Many times when they go to the forest, they see newly planted trees leaning against them, “said Thong. Dong Rui is considered one of the most beautiful mangrove forests in the North today with nearly 3,000 hectares, accounting for more than half of the commune’s natural land area. Since being managed and protected closely, the forest is green and lush, resulting in more and more diverse and rich seafood resources. Many households here have a stable income by fishing in the mangroves. The mangrove ecosystem of Dong Rui commune is very diverse and rich in the number of tree species, the ecosystem, and the aquatic species with high economic value such as crabs, crabs, and fish species that bring profit. and good livelihood for the people. Mr. Loc Van Sinh, Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of the Commune People’s Committee said that the management of the commune is less difficult than before because there are people in the community. Dong Rui Crab “In the last two years, the commune has planted 25-30 hectares of new mangrove forests to develop mangrove forests in the area. The important role of mangroves has been recognized, both protecting the national breakwater and having aquatic resources. products under the forest canopy to give people a daily income. In order to soon develop the mangroves in the future, it is suggested that the province and the authorities arrange funding sources for the self-managing groups to operate in the future.” Mr. Sinh information. The practical lesson of the negative impacts of mangrove destruction has led people and local authorities in Quang Ninh province to change their awareness and join hands to plant and protect mangroves. The young people of Dong Rui commune now have many new options such as working as workers, opening trading services, but most people in Dong Rui island commune still cling to the sea, cultivate seafood, and stick to mangroves to stay alive. subsistence. The wealth of mangroves is helping the people of Dong Rui change their lives and realize the vital values ​​​​if they work together to “symbiotically” protect the “green lungs” on the island.

Illustration The famous Ha Long squid cake with delicious taste is hard to compare with anywhere. The process to make the squid balls has a natural yellow color, a strong aroma right from the frying pan, rich sweetness, and fresh toughness. It is impossible to ignore the extremely sophisticated processing, the squid used to make the cake are not big, fresh cuttlefish caught in the waters of Ha Long. After preliminary processing, the squid is put into a mortar and pounded, seasoned with fish sauce and pepper, then molded into bite-sized pieces, dropped into a pan of boiling oil and fried until golden brown on both sides, giving off an attractive aroma. And indeed, once you have tasted Ha Long squid cake, you will never forget the taste. Nowadays, people have many ways to make squid rolls, but to keep that famous delicious taste, only the hand pounded squid cake is still the best. Sam Quang Yen Illustration This child also has a strange name for many people. Sam Quang Yen is one of the very popular Quang Ninh delicacies. Sam meat is fragrant, has a cool sweetness, moderate toughness. To make dishes from Sam, it is always necessary to take a pair of sam (one male and one female) and process them into dishes such as sam soup, sam soup, sam salad, sweet and sour fried sam, grilled sam’s thighs, and spring rolls. Sam, fried sam, sam sam cooked with eggs, sam hot pot… Ha sea Illustration The oyster is shaped like an oyster, but smaller, and has a cooler taste. The way to cook Ha of Quang Ninh people is usually to make tomato sauce (eat it thickly, dip it with raw vegetables, or add it to rice or vermicelli) or cook sour soup (more water, eat it as a soup, suitable for cooking). served with salads and herbs of all kinds. Sometimes chopped, cooked with eggs, added a little fragrant coriander to have a delicious egg dish. Ha can also be used for hot pot dishes, dipping as dipping of all kinds. If you have small children, chop Ha Ha to cook porridge for the children, you will have a bowl of nutritious, sweet and cool porridge. Chicken on Tien Yen hill Illustration. Tien Yen is not only famous for its ancient houses but also known for its specialty “hill chicken”…with the adage: “Mong Cai pig, Dam Ha girl, Tien Yen chicken”. The chicken here has fragrant, sweet and special meat, firm but still crispy, not chewy; You can cook all kinds of dishes, but the most delicious is still boiled chicken. Sa Sung Van Don The specialty of the land of Van Don, Quang Ninh, visitors should probably not ignore and enjoy the famous and delicious samosa dish, Sa worm is a premium specialty that can process a lot of delicious dishes, which is also used as a medicine to increase vitality in men. Illustration The way to prepare dishes from Sa worm is relatively simple, but the most important step is the preliminary processing step. Fresh Sa worm brought home, selected large ones, washed many times to clean the sand. When preliminary processing, turn the intestines out, pay attention to peel off the tiny intestine like a light red blood vein, as small as the tip of a needle, running along the body of the worm. This is the part of the intestine that is also contained inside the sea sand, making it easy to eat when eaten. Sa worms belong to the phylum of angiosperms, which live only in coastal sandy beaches where the high and low tides create sand dunes. They are shaped like a giant colorful worm. When fresh, worms have a length of about 5 -10 cm, and some are up to 15 – 40 cm long. In the waters of Quang Ninh, sa worms are abundant in Hai Ha, Co To, Mong Cai… But big and delicious, they must be mentioned in Minh Chau and Quan Lan islands (Van Don).

According to statistics from the list of administrative units of the General Statistics Office, the country currently has 85 cities, including: 5 cities directly under the Central Government: Hanoi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho; 1 city under the Central Government is Thu Duc City of Ho Chi Minh City; the rest are 79 cities under 58 provinces. Photo: Quynh Danh. Da Nang is currently the only centrally run city without a town. The whole city has 6 districts: Cam Le, Hai Chau, Lien Chieu, Ngu Hanh Son, Son Tra, Thanh Khe; and two districts: Hoa Vang and Hoang Sa. In which, districts only have wards, Hoa Vang district only have communes. Photo: Tuan Le. Quang Ninh is the leading land in the northeast of the country. This province currently has 4 cities directly under the province, the largest in the country, including: Ha Long, Mong Cai, Uong Bi and Cam Pha. In addition, Quang Ninh also has 2 towns: Dong Trieu, Quang Yen; and 7 districts: Ba Che, Binh Lieu, Co To, Dam Ha, Hai Ha, Tien Yen, Van Don. Photo: Huynh Van Truyen. Binh Duong, Dong Thap and Kien Giang are currently provinces with 3 cities. Binh Duong has cities: Thu Dau Mot, Thuan An, and Di An. Dong Thap has cities: Cao Lanh, Sa Dec, and Hong Ngu. Kien Giang has cities: Rach Gia, Ha Tien, Phu Quoc. Photo: Quynh Danh. Lam Dong is the only province in the Central Highlands with 2 cities: Da Lat and Bao Loc. In addition, this locality also has 10 districts: Bao Lam, Cat Tien, Di Linh, Da Huoai, Da Teh, Dam Rong, Don Duong, Duc Trong, Lam Ha and Lac Duong. Photo: Tonkin. Located in Ninh Thuan province, Phan Rang – Thap Cham city is the city with the longest name in Vietnam, with 4 words and 16 letters. Historically, the land of Phan Rang – Thap Cham has undergone many times of division, re-establishment, change of place names and administrative boundaries. There were periods when Phan Rang and Thap Cham were separate administrative units. According to Ninh Thuan Urban Portal, the combined place Phan Rang – Thap Cham was officially born in 1948, set by the revolutionary government. Photo: Huong Nguyen. Hue is currently a city directly under Thua Thien – Hue province. Hue ancient capital is often promoted as “one destination – 5 heritages”, attracting a large number of domestic and foreign tourists. According to Hue Monuments Conservation Center, 5 heritages of 3 different types have been honored by UNESCO associated with Hue: Complex of Hue Monuments (1993 – tangible heritage), Nha Nhac – Music Vietnamese court music (2003 – intangible heritage), Woodblocks of the Nguyen Dynasty (2009 – documentary heritage), Chau Ban of Nguyen Dynasty (2014 – documentary heritage), and Poetry on Hue royal architecture (2016 – documentary heritage). Photo: Ta Xuan Huong. The beauty of the only island city in Vietnam, Phu Quoc (Kien Giang), with an area of ​​​​about 56,700 hectares, is a destination attracting domestic and foreign tourists. The island city has white sand beaches, clear sea water and developed tourism services.

to step by step formulate many effective economic models, centralized agricultural production areas in the direction of goods, value chains linking people with enterprises.

Mr. Dang Ngoc Hoa’s family (San Que Dong village, Dong Ngu commune, Tien Yen district) changed inefficient rice area to growing fruit trees.

Mr. Dang Ngoc Hoa (San Que Dong village, Dong Ngu commune), is one of the people actively participating in the transformation of crop structure for economic development in the area. Previously, his family mainly cultivated over 5 sao of paddy field with rice and vegetable varieties, but the yield and yield were quite low, due to inadequate irrigation water. 4 years ago, having been facilitated by the commune to participate in training course on fruit growing, with knowledge and techniques learned, Mr. Hoa started to convert old rice and vegetable acreage to fruit tree cultivation. like: Na, orange …

Up to now, his family has more than 70 kernels and 40 oranges for harvesting. Mr. Hoa shared: By converting the cultivars suitable to soil, climate, so the plants grow and develop well, with high and stable fruit yields. Subtracting costs, each year my family has a revenue of hundreds of million dong, much higher than growing rice. From this background, my family continued to plant 50 more super-fruit jackfruit stumps, expected to be harvested in about 2 years …

Similarly, Mr. Nguyen Viet Phuong’s family (Tien Lang commune), is also one of the typical households, taking the lead in changing the structure of livestock in the commune. From small-scale chicken raising, he boldly invested in an integrated farming model combined with acacia plantation for wood. In particular, his farm focuses on breeding and developing native Tien Yen chickens. Currently, his family’s integrated livestock farm has a scale of over 5,000 Tien Yen chickens, nearly 100 pigs and nearly 1 ha of freshwater fish pond, each year bringing his family income from 500-700 million VND. ..

In the past time, in Tien Yen district, many agricultural production households have actively participated in converting plant varieties and animals suitable to local strengths and for high productivity and efficiency. In particular, the district has focused on effectively implementing the project of Agricultural restructuring in the direction of increasing added value and sustainable development, thereby encouraging people to implement crop restructuring. plants and animals associated with the application of science – technology, reorganizing production towards quality and efficiency, focusing on production – business associated with the value chain associated with the consumer market.

In the livestock sector, the district has focused on developing key products through production development support policies. From 2017 up to now, the district has approved and implemented more than 120 livestock support projects. As a result, it has increased from 2 chicken breeding facilities (2015) to 4 (current) facilities with a scale of 5,000 breeding chickens, the ability to provide 350,000 breeds / year. Many households in Tien Yen have gradually shifted from small to small, spontaneous, to livestock based on family size, concentration and commodity nature. Currently, the whole district has 64 certified farms, including: 15 integrated farms, 15 livestock farms, 38 aquaculture and aquaculture farms, 1 forestry farm and 1 crop farm. The whole district has 21 cooperatives, 15 enterprises operating in the agricultural sector.

Promoting the advantage of having a large area of ​​tidal flats, Tien Yen district has focused on attracting investment in the field of aquaculture, developing high-tech aquaculture models, notably the model of technology shrimp farming. . Currently, in the district, there are about 300 households raising technology shrimp, of which 15 households are applying the two-stage vannamei farming model, with concentrated farming areas in Dong Ngu and Dong Hai communes, Hai Lang and Dong Rui. With this area, the district strives for the production value of the fisheries sector to reach more than 493 billion VND, an increase of 13.6% compared to 2020.

In addition, vocational training for rural workers is also focused by the district to help people improve farming skills, as well as measures to prevent and control common diseases on plants and animals. In the 10 years 2010-2020, the whole district has provided vocational training for over 2,000 rural workers, of which 87% of post-trained workers have jobs and stable incomes. From the vocational training courses, many rural laborers in Tien Yen district have actively participated in converting and applying new plant varieties and animals into production practice. Thereby, applying flexibly to practical conditions at households for production and business, contributing to improving the efficiency of agricultural production in the area.