(Baonghean.vn)- Over 400 years old, the Tri Le banyan tree in Khai Son commune, Anh Son district, Nghe An has become the pride of local people, cared for and protected by the community.
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| Located next to Highway 7A, the ancient banyan tree stands tall, with an age of more than 400 years, associated with many generations of people in Khai Son commune, Anh Son district. During the years 1930-1931, the banyan tree became a contact point for communist soldiers. Photo: Huyen Trang |
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| Mr. Thai Dinh Tuc, Head of Village 4, Khai Son Commune, said: When we grew up, we saw the banyan tree standing tall like that. Back then, we children often played here and this was also where our uncles and aunts came home from work to rest. Since 1980, the people here have begun to be conscious of preserving the banyan tree as a treasure of their homeland. In the photo: The tree is about 40 meters high, with a wide canopy covering more than 100 square meters, and the base of the tree is about 6 people can hug around. Photo: Huyen Trang. |
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| The banyan tree has 3 branches and 9 buds. Bonsai connoisseurs often consider this a beautiful tree shape. An adult can stand between the branches. Photo: Huyen Trang. |
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| The tree trunk is rough with lots of moss. Photo: Huyen Trang. |
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| Mistletoe covers the trunk and branches of ancient trees. Photo: Huyen Trang. |
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| The large tree roots cling tightly to the trunk, creating an ancient look. Photo: Huyen Trang. |
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| Mr. Ho Anh Thai - Vice Chairman of Khai Son Commune People's Committee Anh Son said: Tri Le banyan tree has become the pride of local people. Currently, the local government has assigned the care and protection to organizations and people of village 4. Photo: Huyen Trang. |
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