(Baonghean.vn) - Many villages in Nghe An are filled with the fragrant scent of lotus this season. In the sunny and windy areas, lotus ponds in the middle of the village create a lively and rustic picture of the countryside. The lotus pond in Nghi Thach commune (Nghi Loc district) is such a place.
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| Lotus ponds in xNghi Thach is mainly concentrated in hamlets 12 and 13 with a total area of more than 20 hectares with about 15 growing households. |
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| Lotus blooming season starts from May to the end of August. During that time, flowers, leaves, seeds,Lotus can help people have more income. |
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| Pink lotus flowers add beauty to the countryside picture. |
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| Older brotherTruong Thanh Hai (47 years old, hamlet 12) said: “My family has been growing lotus and raising fish for more than 3 years with an area of 1.7 hectares. Growing lotus is very easy, requires almost no investment but brings the main income for the family, nearly 100 million VND per season”. |
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| The lotus pods begin to produce seeds, and in just about a week fresh seeds can be harvested. |
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| Lotus pond is also a place to preserve beautiful childhood friendships... |
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| ...to always have a place for generations to remember the lotus-scented countryside. |
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 | | Every morning, people bring lotus to the market. |
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| Lotus leaves are also considered a sedative, helping to cure insomnia and regulate blood pressure. Therefore, people also sell leaves to serve the needs of customers. |
Wang Yun
