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A veteran's isolated life in the woods

Tuyen Dinh - Huu Vi• July 21, 2023 07:35

(Baonghean.vn) - For nearly 15 years, veteran Ha Van Hoan has been growing cinnamon, growing rice, and raising chickens in the middle of the jungle. The daily life of this old veteran is almost isolated from the outside society.

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The hut in the field of Mr. Ha Van Hoan, 70 years old, is about an hour's walk from Long Thang village, Hanh Dich commune (Que Phong), where there are about ten households. Surrounded by medium-high mountains, it is both a cinnamon plantation and a protected old-growth forest. Photo: Dinh Tuyen
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Veteran Ha Van Hoan served in the army from 1972 to 1982, held the position of Chairman of the People's Committee of Hanh Dich commune and retired "once" in 1994. Mr. Hoan said that he "settled" in the hut since 2009. Like many elderly people in the highlands, he likes to live on the fields, choosing an isolated life to grow rice, raise chickens, and grow cinnamon. Photo: Dinh Tuyen
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For nearly 15 years, Mr. Hoan has grown about 6 hectares of cinnamon. Income from cinnamon exploitation has helped him buy a plow for production, buy a motorbike for his children and renovate his house. Mr. Hoan said that the soil here is suitable for cinnamon trees. If well cared for, after 4 years, branches can be harvested. From 7 years old, cinnamon can be exploited. Photo: Huu Vi
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Although he left the army more than 40 years ago, Mr. Hoan is still very grateful for those years. His military service helped him develop discipline, spirit and the will to overcome difficulties and rise up in all circumstances. He often gets up early to take care of the chickens, cut grass, feed the fish and take care of the terraced fields in front of the hut. Photo: Huu Vi
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With extensive farming, fish only eat grass, chickens are raised on the hills, Mr. Hoan said that it is only enough to serve his own needs. His biggest income is still cinnamon plantations. "But I only have money once every few years" - Mr. Hoan laughed happily. Photo: Huu Vi
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After finishing his farming work, Mr. Hoan weaves baskets to sell to the villagers. Photo: Dinh Tuyen
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In the middle of the jungle, this veteran's favorite entertainment is books and newspapers. He has quite a few books and newspapers in his hut. Photo: Dinh Tuyen
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Mr. Ha Van Hoan said that he personally likes the quiet life in this deep valley. Here, he can still work and produce to support his children and grandchildren while he is still healthy. Photo: Dinh Tuyen
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Mr. Hoan only returns to the village occasionally. Those are happy occasions. He said that now he is old, he needs to participate in important community activities to repay his village. Photo: Huu Vi
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Returning to the village is also the time for the veteran to enjoy time with his children and grandchildren. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

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