Ho Thanh - 'Cua Lo of the 5 Southern Region'

Ho Thanh irrigation dam was built in 1961, with a water capacity of nearly 10 million m³. After the recent restoration, the dam has become more spacious, with a wide dam body, sloping banks, and convenient access roads. During these hot days, every afternoon, many people come here to cool off. Photo: Huy Thu

Around 5pm every day, people start to come to Ho Thanh dam to cool off. People gather at the foot of the dam. Photo: Huy Thu

In hot weather, being able to immerse yourself in the clear, cool water of Ho Thanh dam is a pleasure for many people in the 5 South region, Nam Dan district as well as neighboring districts. Photo: Huy Thu

Not only a place to cool off, Ho Thanh Dam is also a swimming environment for many people, including adults and children. Bringing children to swim at the dam must have a life buoy and life jacket. While bathing, adults must constantly observe children to prevent accidents. Photo: Huy Thu

On this occasion, many families bring their children to Ho Thanh dam to bathe and learn to swim. Photo: Huy Thu

A baby enjoys a cool bath at Ho Thanh dam with a float made from an old car tire. Photo: Huy Thu

The foot of Ho Thanh dam, about 4-5m from the water's edge, is a relatively safe area, but the outside is deep and quite dangerous for children and people who cannot swim. Young people often swim far away from the foot of the dam to bathe. Here, the locality has also erected a drowning warning sign. Photo: Huy Thu

Locals compare Ho Thanh Dam to "Cua Lo of the Nam Nam region". People from far away (outside Nam Kim commune) often come to bathe in the dam in groups of many individuals or many families. Photo: Huy Thu

Bathing in Ho Thanh dam on hot days is a wonderful moment, leaving an unforgettable impression on many people, especially young people. Mr. Dang Quyet Tien, a resident of Nam Kim commune, said: Since the Ho Thanh dam was built, the number of people coming to bathe in the dam has increased in the summer. Photo: Huy Thu

Teenagers who come to bathe in the dam like to jump from high places or do somersaults on the water. In addition to preventing drowning accidents, everyone needs to be careful of injuries. Photo: Huy Thu

Many groups coming to bathe at the dam also bring food and drinks and organize entertainment right on the dam body. Maintaining hygiene in the area where many people come to bathe also needs attention. Ho Thanh Irrigation Dam has been and is an attractive destination for Nam Dan people on hot days. Photo: Huy Thu