Discover the beautiful stalactite cave in Western Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - Thanks to natural formations, Nang Man Cave has stalagmites, stalactites, and stone pillars with many interesting shapes such as mother and child, animals gathering, pillars supporting the sky, terraced fields, umbrellas, etc.
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| About 500m from National Highway 7, Tham Nang Man Cave is located on the rocky mountain range at the beginning of Pha village, Yen Khe commune (Con Cuong). It has a fairly large and flat area, a system of stalactites rich in shape, color, sound and is associated with a legend about love. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| The story goes that: Once upon a time, there was a rich family in the area who gave birth to a beautiful and virtuous daughter who sang and danced well. They named her Man. When she grew up, many rich men came to ask for her hand in marriage, but she only loved a poor man in the same village. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| That love was forbidden because her family thought they were not a good match. Despite the prohibition, the young couple still found a way to date and exchange gifts, and then Man became pregnant. According to the village's custom, Man was imprisoned in an ugly cave to take care of the birth herself. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| Sympathizing with the young couple's misfortune, especially with the adversity of Man, the Jade Emperor sent fairies down to earth to arrange and decorate the cave beautifully so that she could give birth safely. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| One morning, when she woke up, Man saw the dawn shining directly into the cave, making the stalactites glow in many colors, making the scenery magnificent. She walked around the cave, tapping on each stalactite to create magical sounds. Photo: Nhat Thanh - Thanh Cuong |
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| After giving birth, Man held her child and stood facing the cave entrance, looking out at the village with a longing to return to village life, with the person she loved. Until one day, she and her child turned to stone… Photo: Duc Anh |
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| The Thai people here consider Tham Nang Man a spiritual and cultural activity place for all people, and they believe that young men and women in love who come to pray for luck, love, and happiness together will be blessed by the spirit of the mother and child. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| Today, Tham Nang Man is a favorite stop for tourists on their journey to explore the Western region of Nghe An. There are many cultural exchange activities here, introducing typical local products such as brocade, wine, Con Cuong oranges, medicinal herbs, rattan and bamboo weaving, bamboo handicrafts and agricultural products and cuisine of the Thai people. Photo: Duc Anh |
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When visiting Tham Nang Man, you cannot miss experiencing traditional customs such as making offerings, tying strings for good luck, etc. of the Thai people. Photo: Duc Anh |
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| On December 28, 2017, the People's Committee of Nghe An province ranked Tham Nang Man as a provincial-level relic and scenic spot. The charming landscape, rich villages, unique customs and culture of Con Cuong... along with the mysterious and attractive beauty of Tham Nang Man are waiting for visitors to stop and explore. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
