The first golden season on "the old folks' corn fields"
(Baonghean.vn) - These days, the elderly at the Elderly Association, Mac village, Thach Giam commune (Tuong Duong) are urgently harvesting the first corn crop, to prepare for the new crop.
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| Being present at the corn garden of the elders of the Mac Village Elderly Association, Thach Giam Commune (Tuong Duong), one can clearly see the urgent and exciting working atmosphere. The elders were harvesting corn while chatting, many of them even sang lam and suoi (folk songs of the Thai people), making the whole highland rice fields bustling. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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| Ms. Luong Thi Lan, Vice President of the Mac Village Elderly Association, Thach Giam Commune (Tuong Duong) said, "This is the first year the elders have grown corn on this land. Although only half of the harvest has been completed, it is estimated that the total revenue from selling plants and corn is approximately 15 million VND. The harvest is good, so everyone is very happy." 30% of this money will be used as the association's fund, the rest will be divided among the members. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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| It is known that this land was previously abandoned, but in recent years, the village elders have come to reclaim it. In previous years, they planted rattan, but last year they switched to growing corn to raise funds for the association and increase income for members. Thanks to being planted at the right time, the corn has large, even cobs. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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| Carrying corn to the national highway for traders to buy. "Although the work is hard, the elders still consider this a joy. Because this not only raises funds for the association or creates income, but it also has a very important meaning, which is to help educate children to be diligent in production work" - an elderly woman said. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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| The Mac Village Elderly Association currently has 52 members, and about 50% of them are still able to work. Many of them are 70 years old this year but still participate in growing corn to raise funds. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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| Currently, traders come to buy corn at the spot for 30,000 VND/kilogram of corn. Although the income is not too high, I think this is a good way to raise funds for the association of members of the Mac Village Elderly Association. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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| With the motto of not letting the land rest, as soon as the harvest is finished, the elders will start growing purple sticky rice. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
