Peaceful thatched houses in Uncle Ho's hometown
(Baonghean.vn) - There are simple villages named Sen village, Tru village, around the small alleys with green bamboo hedges are many rustic thatched houses, with the scent of lotus, areca nut, and brown soil - where rows of sweet potatoes, peanuts... fresh shoots grow in the early morning sun. That village, that hometown for many years now seems to have become Chung's hometown, and every time I remember it, there is the peaceful presence of thatched roofs, the deep folk songs echoing with the fields, mountains and rivers.
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The house of Mr. Pho Bang Nguyen Sinh Sac - President Ho Chi Minh's father in Sen village, Kim Lien commune, Nam Dan district. This simple thatched house, hidden under the shade of areca trees and many green trees, is where the beloved President of the Vietnamese people spent his childhood years. Photo: Le Thang |
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Many historical documents show that in 1901, Mr. Nguyen Sinh Sac passed the Phó bảng exam, which was an honor for his family, clan and the whole Sen village. The people of Sen village built a five-room thatched-roof wooden house to welcome the Phó bảng back to his hometown to pay respect to his ancestors. Photo: Le Thang |
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Simple items in the house of Mr. Pho Bang Nguyen Sinh Sac. Photo: Le Thang |
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Not far away is the house of Mr. Nguyen Sinh Nham - the grandfather of President Ho Chi Minh. Like many other houses in Sen village at that time, Mr. Nham's house had a simple structure, a small garden with areca nuts and some fruit trees, crops... Photo: Le Thang |
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Coming to Sen village, visitors not only learn more about the lifestyle and personality of the respected Father, but also take a leisurely walk to visit peaceful places, simple thatched-roof houses in a quiet space, as if separated from the hustle and bustle of life. In the photo is the entrance to Mr. Vuong Hoang My's house - a neighbor of Mr. Pho Bang Nguyen Sinh Sac. Photo: Le Thang |
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Mr. Vuong Hoang My's house - a neighbor of the family of Mr. Pho Bang Nguyen Sinh Sac in Sen village. The restored house has a structure of 3 rooms with wooden pillars, bamboo walls, thatched roof, and an area of about 50m2.2. In front of each house there is a bamboo curtain to prevent rain and sunlight from entering the house. The floor is made of dirt, about 20cm higher than the yard. Photo: Le Thang |
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Not far from Sen village is Tru village - President Ho Chi Minh's maternal hometown. At this time, the rows of areca trees in his maternal hometown grow tall and green, blending with the deep sky to create a spacious and rustic space. Photo: Le Thang |
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The house of Mr. Hoang Xuan Duong - President Ho Chi Minh's maternal grandfather. The house is simple but extremely special because this is where Uncle Ho was born and lived for the first 5 years of his childhood. Photo: Le Thang |
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The house has a dirt floor and a thatched roof. During his lifetime, Mr. Hoang Xuan Duong was a virtuous man, respectfully called Mr. Tu by the people. The living space in the family reflects the pure lifestyle of a patriotic Confucian scholar who loves his people. Photo: Le Thang |
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Visiting Mr. Hoang Xuan Duong's house in Tru village, one cannot help but admire a beautiful personality and a simple yet noble lifestyle. Photo: Le Thang |
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The entrance to the house of Mr. Hoang Xuan Thuc's family - a neighbor of Mr. Hoang Xuan Duong's house in Tru village. Photo: Le Thang |
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The houses in Sen and Tru villages are still preserved and restored according to traditional architecture, to preserve the peaceful living space. This is also an impressive highlight for many domestic and foreign tourists when visiting Uncle Ho's hometown. Photo: Le Thang |