Impressions of lotus season in Kim Lien, Uncle Ho's hometown
(Baonghean.vn) - In the summer, when lotus flowers bloom, tourists visiting Uncle Ho's hometown in Kim Lien commune (Nam Dan) cannot help but be amazed and captivated by the beauty of the lotus ponds.
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In Kim Lien, lotus has been grown for a long time. Here, since ancient times, the names of villages and communes have been associated with the name of this simple flower. Photo: Huy Thu |
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The lotus growing area in Uncle Ho's hometown is expanding day by day. The ponds along the road from Sen village to Hoang Tru have a lot of lotus. After the "quiet" months to avoid winter, in summer lotuses compete to bloom. Photo: Huy Thu |
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Lotus flowers and lotus scent follow tourists to visit Kim Lien relic complex. Photo: Huy Thu |
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Bouquets of pink lotus flowers are respectfully offered by visitors to the altar in the relic of Uncle Ho's paternal home. Photo: Huy Thu |
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Growing from the mud, the lotus flower remains pure with its sweet fragrance and captivating beauty. Photo: Huy Thu |
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It is known that people here grow lotus to beautify the landscape. They do not pick the flowers but wait for them to wither before taking the mirror, so the lotus ponds in the summer are always full of lotus flowers. Photo: Huy Thu |
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Present in Kim Lien in early June, Hoang Thi Be (20 years old), from Hoang Dong district, Lang Son province, shared: 'The first time I visited Uncle Ho's hometown, I was very impressed with the lotus flowers. I took many pictures of the lotus flowers here as souvenirs.' Photo: Huy Thu |
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For generations, lotus has been associated with the simple, hard-working life of the people in Uncle Ho's hometown. Photo: Huy Thu |
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