(Baonghean.vn) - The mangrove trees sprout in February and March, and in the summer, they are a lush green, and in late autumn, the mangrove fruits begin to ripen before they shed their leaves to enter the harsh winter. And these days, children from the coastal villages eagerly go to the mangrove forests to pick ripe fruits, savoring the fresh, sweet taste of the mangrove trees at the end of the Lam River.
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The mangrove forest in Hung Hoa commune (Vinh city) is a rich forest with a diverse ecosystem of flora and fauna. The forest covers an area of over 70 hectares, 4km long, bordering Lam river on the outside and dyke 42 on the inside, located about 5km northeast of Vinh city center. At this time, the mangrove forest is in the fruit ripening season. |
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The mangrove tree grows at river mouths, its fruit is small and slightly flat. Local people still call it the smuggled fruit. |
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Early October is the time when the mangroves begin to ripen, and young people begin to pick the fruit. |
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The fruit has a strange flavor. When green, the fruit is sour and slightly astringent, when ripe it is sweet and has a mild aroma. |
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When the tide is low, it's time to wade through mud and climb trees to pick mangroves. |
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Children with full bellies before the tide rises |
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Childhood joy under the mangrove forest. |
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The 'spoils of war' are contained in special 'baskets'. |
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Let's enjoy |
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When eaten, the fruit can be dipped in salt and chili. In addition, it can also be processed into many rustic dishes such as: sour soup, salad, eaten with raw vegetables... |
Wang Yun