A few days ago, Ms. To Tran Anh and 7 other members traveled about 200km from Buon Ma Thuot to Phu Yen (old) to supply necessities to the flooded areas.
After a long day of supporting the people, the group returned to Lo 3 village (Phu Tho quarter, Hoa Hiep ward, Dak Lak province). Here, they were supported by Mr. Tung Le, the owner of a homestay in the village, with a completely free place to rest and live.
"When my group arrived, there were already several other relief groups staying at the homestay. The homestay owner provided rooms, warm blankets, and essential supplies for everyone. This act was so warm, it touched us and gave us more energy," Anh shared.
After the historic flood, Mr. Tung Le and many homestay owners in Lo village temporarily stopped business and opened their doors to welcome flood victims and relief groups to stay for free.
Within a few days, his accommodation welcomed dozens of volunteers from many places who came to support people in Phu Yen (old). He mobilized staff and relatives to cook and prepare thoughtful accommodation for everyone.
“I and the homestay owners in Lo 1, 2, 3 villages proactively discussed ways to support, from people needing temporary shelter to volunteer groups from afar. Anyone can stay, the homestay is open all day and provides all essentials,” said Mr. Tung.
Homestay "Mr. and Mrs. Tam" of Mr. Dang Ngoc Thai Hoang's family in Lo village also participated in welcoming people and relief groups to stay for free. In addition to 2 rooms in the homestay, his family also set aside an empty house to arrange temporary shelter for 5 adults and 2 children fleeing the flood.
“My family was fortunately not affected by the floods, so we just hope to contribute a little to support the people, as well as the drivers and volunteers who came from far away to the Central region to provide relief. The homestay has a kitchen, washing machine, and full electricity and water for everyone to use,” Mr. Hoang shared.
Not far away, Mr. Le Quy Tai's Sea Space homestay is also a resting place for more than 10 volunteers.
In addition to providing free accommodation, Mr. Tai also actively connects information between relief teams and people in severely affected areas. Every day, he coordinates dozens of trucks carrying necessities from Lo village to all over the place.
"Families that have trucks use trucks, families that have three-wheeled vehicles use three-wheeled vehicles. We no longer care about business and do our best to support our fellow countrymen," said Mr. Tai.
Lo Village is located on the coastal strip, a famous tourist destination every summer in Dak Lak (formerly Phu Yen). This place is not noisy, bustling and impresses visitors with its red tiled roofs, faded walls, and small paths stained by time.
Only about 5km from the flood epicenter of Dong Hoa and Hoa Thinh, the village is one of the few areas not affected by the recent flood.
Following the spirit of homestay owners, residents and other businesses in Lo village also called on each other to participate in activities to support people in flood-affected areas, each with a job.
Ms. Mai Chi (29 years old), owner of an online bakery in Lo 3 village, temporarily put her business aside to work as a tour guide, leading people to find shelter at homestays in the village, and also supporting those who could not return home due to flooding.
She also mobilized relatives to make hundreds of loaves of bread to supply people, and at the same time bought more food, drinks, clothes, blankets, etc. to send to people in flooded areas.
Responding to VietNamNet reporter, Chairman of Hoa Hiep Ward People's Committee, Mr. Huynh Nguyen Ngoc Giang, said that local people and business households in Lo village quickly joined in supporting other areas in the ward and neighboring wards.
They took many practical actions such as sending food, sending relief boats to flooded areas, opening their doors to welcome flood victims and receiving relief groups completely free of charge.
"The fact that many homestays have stopped operating and opened their doors to welcome people to stay for free is an act of mutual love and support, very much appreciated at this time," Mr. Giang shared.
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/ca-lang-du-lich-o-dak-lak-ho-nhau-don-khach-mien-phi-o-homestay-cho-do-cuu-tro-2466462.html
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