Amazing dragon shaped banyan tree in Nghe An

May 15, 2016 15:26

(Baonghean.vn) - In Dien Trang village, Thanh Phong commune, Thanh Chuong district (Nghe An), there is an ancient banyan tree with a very unique dragon shape, attracting the attention of the people. This banyan tree is located in the premises of the National Historical Site - Nguyen Duy family temple.

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Nguyen Duy family temple (Hamlet 5) is where the late Secretary of Nghe An Provincial Party Committee - Nguyen Tiem used to participate in revolutionary activities in the years 1930 - 1931. Today, when visiting the Nguyen Duy family temple relic, visitors will admire this unique banyan tree.
 Những người cao niên trong họ Nguyễn Duy cho biết: Cây đa này được cụ Nguyễn Duy Dính trồng vào thế kỷ XIX, tính đến nay đã gần 150 năm.
Elderly people in the Nguyen Duy family said: This banyan tree was planted by Mr. Nguyen Duy Dinh in the 19th century, and is now nearly 150 years old.
 Cây đa có 4 gốc, từ gốc đầu đến gốc cuối kéo dài khoảng 10m, tạo thành những cổng vòm trên lối vào di tích
The banyan tree has 4 roots, from the first root to the last root extending about 10m, forming arches at the entrance to the relic.
Cây đa như một con rồng, uốn lượn, uy nghi trước sân di tích
The banyan tree is like a dragon, winding and majestic in front of the relic yard.The banyan tree is also a familiar playground for children in the village.
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Close-up of the arched trunk of the "dragon banyan tree"
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Located in a special place, the ancient banyan tree with its unique shape contributes to making the national historical relic - Nguyen Duy family temple more ancient and majestic.

Huy Thu

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