(Baonghean.vn) – From the Heaven Gate of Tay Son Commune (Ky Son) up higher is the residence of the Mong ethnic group. This is considered one of the coldest climate areas in the Western region of Nghe An. When winter comes, the whole village and the mountains are covered in the cold mist of the highlands.
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| Winter is also the dry season in the Western region of Nghe An. The village at the Tay Son Heaven Gate lies peacefully in the middle of the valley. |
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| Winter is also the time when the persimmon trees are bright red with ripe fruit, which seems to help make winter in Tay Son less cold. |
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| The weather is dry but very cold, the children are given warm clothes by their mother. |
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| The reason why highlanders like hot, bright colors is probably to warm up the cold, foggy weather all year round. |
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| Smile of a Hmong baby. |
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| The children's playground is a narrow yard in the middle of the village. |
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| Two Mong girls sunbathe on a rock in the village. |
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| Peach blossoms bloom early - typical of the microclimate in Ky Son. |
Dao Tho
