The 300-year-old wells in Kim Lien never dry up.

(Baonghean.vn) - When visiting Kim Lien commune (Nam Dan - Nam Dan), tourists can also explore many ancient wells - the cultural beauty of Vietnamese villages. On the journey to visit Uncle Ho's hometown, try taking a tour to visit ancient wells and ancient villages to further contemplate the traditional and humane values ​​of our common homeland.

Phu Dam Well (Sen 3 village), restored in 2013, is considered the largest in the village well system in Kim Lien commune. Sen 3 village is also the location of the Nguyen Sinh Kim Lien family temple, so the restoration of the ancient well adds to the cultural heritage value of this place.

Phuong Doai Well (Mau 1 village) was restored and completed in 2014, the amount of 200 million VND to rebuild the well was contributed by children in the village and those far from home. The village well in the past and present is a gathering place for villagers to strengthen community ties.

Mr. Nguyen Quang Do (90 years old) - the oldest person in Mau 1 village, said: "Phuong Doai well is hundreds of years old, because from his grandfather's generation, his father's generation told stories associated with this village well. The water in the old village well is crystal clear, especially, no matter how hot or dry the weather is, the water in the well is always stable. Phuong Doai well water is used to cook delicious soy sauce, famous in the region".

When rebuilding the Phuong Doai well, the people of Mau 1 village still respectfully preserved the laterite bricks of the ancient well. Now, the remaining 3 bricks are arranged around the foot of the new Phuong Doai well.

Dinh Well in Hong 1 village is the only ancient well in Kim Lien commune that still retains almost intact the appearance and characteristics of an ancient village well. Through many historical changes, the cool, clear water source of the well has not changed. People in Hong 1 village still maintain the habit of using ancient well water for eating, drinking and daily activities. Especially, on summer days, when there is a drought, the village well water never runs dry.

The people of Hong 1 village are very conscious of preserving the Dinh Well. They still maintain the traditional way of getting water directly, without installing a pump into the well to lead the pipe to the house for fear of affecting the well bed.

From ancient times until now, the area around the Dinh Well has been the living place of the people of Hong 1 village. Near the election day of the National Assembly, the red flag with yellow star was respectfully hung high by the people on the top of the ancient tree next to the village well.

Coc Well is located in the Kim Lien relic site. The plaque on Coc Well in Sen village states: “During his time living in Sen village from 1901 to 1906, Nguyen Sinh Cung often came here to get water for his family, help his father boil water to make tea… On June 16, 1957, President Ho Chi Minh returned to his hometown for the first time. After walking from the Vice-Chancellor’s house to the alley, recalling old memories, he asked the villagers: Is Coc Well still there? Coc Well water is clear and sweet, making green tea and soy sauce famous throughout the region!”

Gieng Coc Citadel is now over 300 years old, becoming a symbol and cultural beauty of the village.

Thanh Cuong - Phuong Chi