Fragrant lotus scent in May in Uncle Ho's homeland

Annam DNUM_BEZAFZCACD 14:03

(Baonghean.vn) - Every May, lotus ponds in Uncle Ho's hometown, Kim Lien commune (Nam Dan) bloom, spreading a sweet fragrance. Lotus flowers not only beautify the landscape but also bring economic benefits to local people.

These days, when tourists from all over the country are heading to Kim Lien Relic Site to celebrate the 133rd anniversary of Uncle Ho's birthday, the lotus ponds in Sen Village and Hoang Tru Village are also blooming and spreading their fragrance. Photo: Huy Thu
It is known that the lotus growing area in Kim Lien commune has been expanded over the past years. Lotus grows in the middle of ponds, green in rice fields, and is present in all hamlets and villages, contributing to the unique landscape of Uncle Ho's hometown. Photo: Huy Thu
In addition to the long-standing lotus varieties in Kim Lien, in recent years, many good domestic lotus varieties (Dong Thap Muoi lotus, Hue lotus, etc.) and many precious lotus varieties (thousand-petal lotus, Beijing red lotus, Quan Am lotus) have been successfully brought back for experimental planting, creating a diversity of lotus flowers in Uncle Ho's hometown. The lotus buds emerge, blooming with a shimmering pink color that stands out among the green of the leaves. Photo: Huy Thu
According to locals, this year's lotus blooms later than usual. In some lotus ponds in Kim Lien, the lotus has just bloomed or has not yet fully grown. In the photo: The scent of lotus follows visitors to the Kim Lien Relic Site. Photo: Huy Thu
After the renovation project of the Uncle Ho's Hometown Lotus Cooperative, the lotus ponds in Sen Village have a new look, more beautiful and romantic. In addition to lotus with new varieties, the locality also planted water lilies, built a viewing tower... Photo: Huy Thu
Around the lotus ponds in Sen village, flowers and ornamental plants are planted, cared for, and carefully trimmed, further enhancing the beauty of Uncle Ho's hometown landscape. Photo: Huy Thu
Lotus flowers not only create beautiful scenery for Kim Lien, but also contribute to changing lives, accompanying local people in the process of building new rural areas, getting rich on their homeland. Photo: Huy Thu
Lotus flowers in Uncle Ho's hometown are used for worship, decoration, and processed to create quality products, specialties of the hometown, such as lotus tea, lotus jelly, lotus jam, lotus milk... bringing many economic benefits. Photo: Huy Thu

Lotus season in Uncle Ho's hometown. Video: Huy Thu

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