Like many other villages, Thu Thuy land, Cua Lo town (Nghe An) has a poetic natural landscape with the image of "banyan trees and wells" bearing the typical mark of Vietnamese villages. Through many historical changes, the people here are still proud to be the place to preserve and conserve the ancient wells of Mai Linh village.
Clip: Dinh Tuyen - Thu HuongIn 1936, Mai Linh village well was built and became a symbol of community, a cultural and religious institution and a center of cultural activities of the whole village. After many ups and downs with the country and many times of restoration, Mai Linh village well has degraded and is no longer usable. Photo: Dinh TuyenIn accordance with the wishes of all the people in Mai Linh village and with the consensus of the Party Committee - People's Committee of Thu Thuy ward, in early 2024, Mai Linh village well was restored based on its old state to preserve the beauty in cultural and spiritual life. Photo: Thu HuongA place for community activities and has become a destination attracting visitors from the town and tourists from all over. Photo: Dinh TuyenAccording to the village elders, Mai Linh well has never run dry and is always sweet and cool. Photo: Dinh TuyenMs. Vu Thi Thanh Hien - Secretary of Thu Thuy Ward Party Committee said: "Mai Linh village well has great significance in the cultural and spiritual life of local people. The ancient well not only bears historical marks but also contains profound folk cultural values that have lasted over time." Photo: Dinh TuyenOn hot summer days, people often gather at the well to get water for use. Photo: Dinh TuyenWith a spacious and airy campus, Mai Linh village well is also a meeting place for people to come and have fun, exchange and connect the community. Photo: Dinh Tuyen