(Baonghean.vn) - Many villages in Nghe An are filled with the fragrant scent of lotus flowers this season. In this sunny and windy region, lotus ponds amidst the villages create a vibrant yet familiar and rustic rural landscape. The lotus pond in Nghi Thach commune (Nghi Loc district) is one such place.
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| The lotus ponds in xNghi Thach commune mainly concentrates in hamlets 12 and 13 with a total area of over 20 hectares and about 15 households engaged in cultivation. |
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| The lotus blooming season begins in May and lasts until the end of August. During that time, the flowers, leaves, seeds, and stems of the lotus plant are in full bloom.Lotus plants can help people earn extra income. |
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| The pink lotus flowers add a touch of beauty to the rural landscape. |
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| Older brotherTruong Thanh Hai (47 years old, Hamlet 12) said: “My family has been growing lotus and raising fish for over 3 years on an area of 1.7 hectares. Growing lotus is very easy, requires almost no investment, but brings in the main income for the family, nearly 100 million VND each season.” |
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| The lotus pods begin to bear seeds, and fresh seeds can be harvested in about a week. |
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| The lotus pond also holds the memories of beautiful childhood friendships... |
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| ...so that there will always be a place for generations to remember the village fragrant with lotus blossoms. |
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 | | Every morning, people bring lotus flowers to the market. |
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| Lotus leaves are also considered a sedative, helping to treat insomnia and regulate blood pressure. Therefore, the leaves are also sold to meet customer demand. |
Wang Yun
