The well that never runs dry in the highland village of Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - On dry days, the small well in the middle of Khe Ngau village (Xa Luong commune - Tuong Duong) still has clear water and never dries up. It is a place for villagers to gather after a hard day's work in the fields.
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| Khe Ngau village (Xa Luong commune - Tuong Duong) has 154 households with nearly 700 people who have been attached to the small well located by the Ngau stream for nearly 50 years. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| The well is only about 1 meter in diameter and 4 meters deep. The locals contributed to build a wall and pour concrete around it for convenience and hygiene. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| According to village elders, during years of severe drought or flood, the water in the well is always kept at 2 meters, clear enough to supply the entire village. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| Mr. Luong Van Thai - Secretary of Khe Ngau village Party Cell said: Although the village has had a clean water system in recent years, people still often use well water because the water here is both clear and cool. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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| During the summer, children in the village often gather around the well to bathe and play. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| The water buckets make the children excited. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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| Every day, to maintain hygiene, people take turns hoeing and sweeping around the well. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
