(Baonghean.vn) - People in hamlet 7, Hung My commune (Hung Nguyen) are always proud of their village's banyan tree: "Our village was originally Tien Linh/ The banyan tree is still there, the communal house garden is still here."
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| Along with the village temple, the ancient banyan tree in front of the Tien Linh temple gate has long been a familiar image to local people, contributing to the ancient, poetic beauty of a peaceful suburban countryside. |
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According to Mr. Nguyen Van Chuoc (96 years old), this banyan tree was planted by Mr. Ho Nguyen Chat (late Dieu), a son of the village, nearly 150 years ago. The banyan tree stands tall on the Den field, next to the intersection leading to the following directions: Hamlet 7, Hung My Commune People's Committee, Hung Tan Commune and National Highway 1A. |
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| The elders said that during the Nghe Tinh Soviet movement, the banyan tree was the place where the red flag with the sickle was raised to encourage the struggle. During the years of fighting against the US, people cut down the banyan branches to build bridges and roads. The traces are still on the tree trunk. |
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| Every summer, the banyan tree is full of flowers, and then in the fall it bears ripe fruit. |
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| The Temple Banyan Tree is a place that holds dear memories of many generations of villagers who were born and raised on this land. The banyan tree, which spreads its luxuriant shade in the middle of the village fields, is also a place for neighbors to rest and enjoy the cool breeze after a hard day's work. |
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| The familiar village banyan tree is one of the most beloved images of the homeland in the memories of the children of Tien Linh village who have gone far away. And then every time they return to the suburban land, standing in front of the village banyan tree, their hearts are filled with so many emotions. |
Huy Thu
