Ancient peach trees bloom to welcome Tet in Mong village in Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - The ancient peach trees, which are dozens of years old, are cared for and protected by the Mong community in Dong village (Tay Son commune, Ky Son district) to create a landscape for the village. In the days before Tet, they have begun to bloom beautifully like a dream.
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| Dong Village, including Dong Tren and Dong Duoi, is located 1,700 meters above sea level and is home to the Ha clan of the Mong people. The cold climate and year-round fog have created a unique landscape for this village on top of Pu Lon Mountain. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| Notably, in Dong village there are still hundreds of ancient peach trees that are decades old. In the days before Tet, some trees have begun to bloom, painting a corner of the sky red. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| According to Mr. Ha Ba Bi (32 years old) - head of Dong village, these peach trees have been here since he was born. The village elders all told their children and grandchildren 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 make the peach branches and roots covered with a thick layer of moss. This is also a characteristic to distinguish stone peaches from other types of peaches. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| On the roofs of Mong houses, ancient peach branches stretch out like giant arms, beautifying the village. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| The red peach blossoms in the early morning mist create a rare beauty during the Tet holiday. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| Many people even bring orchids to live parasitically on peach trees. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| Some trees even have birds nesting in them, creating a warm, peaceful atmosphere in the Mong village. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| Bright red peach blossoms on the path behind the Mong people's house. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| In recent years, the demand for peach blossoms for Tet among people in the lowlands has increased dramatically, so people in the two villages of Dong Tren and Dong Duoi have planted many peach forests around their fields. This is a significant source of income for the Mong people here. Photo: Dao Tho |
