Ancient tamarind forest in the middle of Thai village in Nghe An
Dao Tho•DNUM_BEZABZCACE 12:38
(Baonghean.vn) - For decades, wild tamarind trees have grown among the stilt houses in the Thai village of Ky Son district. Over time, the tamarind forest has been preserved and developed, and is currently in its fruiting season, creating a rare sense of peace.
Pieng Pho village, Pha Danh commune (Ky Son) is home to 67 Thai ethnic households. From above, Pieng Pho village is obscured by ancient tamarind trees that are decades old. Photo: Dao ThoBetween the paths leading to the village, both sides are shaded by tamarind trees. According to village elder Lo Van Bien, these tamarind trees are wild tamarinds that have been in the village since the early 80s. Over time, the fruits fell and the young trees grew again, creating a forest of hundreds of tamarind trees as it is today. Photo: Dao ThoCurrently in Pieng Pho village, there are many ancient tamarind trees with a diameter of nearly 1 meter, spreading their canopies to create shade covering the entire village. Photo: Dao ThoThe tamarind canopy over the stilt houses of the Thai people in Pieng Pho village brings a rare sense of peace. Photo: Dao ThoThis season, the tamarind forest in Pieng Pho village is in the fruiting season. Photo: Dao ThoChildren in Pieng Pho village take advantage of the opportunity to pick ripe tamarinds to eat. Photo: Dao ThoAccording to locals, tamarinds in Pieng Pho village are famous for their large, plump, fleshy fruits, so they are very popular. Photo: Dao ThoWhen tamarind season comes, Thai women often pick them to make jams or spices such as salads and soups for daily meals. Photo: Dao Tho
