Ancient peach blossoms burst into bloom to welcome Tet (Lunar New Year) in the Mong ethnic village of Nghe An.
(Baonghean.vn) - Ancient peach trees, some decades old, are cared for and protected by the Mong community in Dong village (Tay Son commune, Ky Son district) to create a beautiful landscape for the village. In the days leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year), they have begun to bloom beautifully, like a dream.
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| Dong Village, comprising Dong Thuong and Dong Duoi, is located 1,700 meters above sea level and is home to the Ha clan of the Mong ethnic group. The cold climate and year-round fog have created unique landscape features for this village atop Pu Lon mountain. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| In particular, the village of Dong still boasts hundreds of ancient peach trees, some decades old. In the days leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year), some trees have already begun to bloom, adding beauty to the landscape. (Photo: Dao Tho) |
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| According to Mr. Ha Ba Bi (32 years old), the head of Dong village, these peach trees have been here since he was born. The village elders have instructed their descendants to preserve them because they are the "treasures" of the village. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| The cold climate and year-round fog cause the branches and roots of the peach trees to be covered in a thick layer of moss. This is also a distinguishing characteristic of rock peach trees compared to other types of peach trees. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| On the roofs of the Hmong houses, the branches of ancient peach trees stretch out like giant arms, beautifying the village. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| The blossoming peach flowers, their vibrant red petals shimmering in the morning mist, create a rare beauty during the Lunar New Year season. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| Many locals even bring orchids to live parasitically on the peach trees. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| Some trees even have birds nesting in them, creating a warm and peaceful atmosphere in the Hmong village. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| Bright red peach blossoms line the path behind the Hmong people's houses. Photo: Dao Tho. |
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| In recent years, the demand for peach blossoms for Tet (Lunar New Year) celebrations has surged, leading people in the two villages of Dong Tren and Dong Duoi to plant many peach orchards around their fields. This has become a significant source of income for the Mong people in this area. Photo: Dao Tho |
