Cherry blossoms by the stone fence

Spring arrives on the rocky plateau, and nature joins in a symphony of flowers. Amidst the vast expanse of gray rocks, the space is overflowing with color and fragrance. After a year of dormancy, carefully nurturing their life force, the flowers all burst forth in vibrant bloom, illuminating the entire landscape. This symphony contains notes of the deep pink of peach blossoms; the white of pear, apricot, and plum blossoms; and the multicolored hues of buckwheat flowers in each interplay.

Among the myriad of blossoming flowers, the peach blossom is the most beautiful of spring. Besides symbolizing prosperity, happiness, peace, and good fortune through its vibrant pink color, the peach blossoms on the Ha Giang rocky plateau also offer something unique that cannot be found anywhere else. Peach trees have become a staple in every household's garden.

Spring arrives on the Stone Plateau (Tham Ma Pass, Pho Cao Commune, Dong Van District).

The Hmong people in Ha Giang have built stone fences around their houses. These stone fences have created a unique beauty in Ha Giang that captivates many tourists. Many young men and women have also found love and formed couples after their courtship. The stone fences surrounding the Hmong houses create a harmonious, profound, and nostalgic atmosphere. These fences have witnessed the joys and sorrows of generations of Hmong people. Over time, from their function of protecting the house, the stone fences have gradually become a cultural symbol of the Hmong people in Ha Giang.

The stone fences are at their most beautiful in spring, when they are enhanced by the vibrant pink and red hues of peach blossoms. The peach trees along the stone fences create a picture, a skillful blend of human artistry and nature. While nature provides the dazzling beauty of peach blossoms in spring, humans have arranged these majestic stone fences. The inherent coldness, melancholy, and solemnity of the stone suddenly becomes unusually warm and inviting when juxtaposed with the bright red peach blossoms. We see a clever and ingenious contrast. Stone and flowers create a peaceful beauty that everyone longs to find. Peach blossoms along the stone fences not only bring breathtaking beauty to Ha Giang but also hold significant meaning in the lives of the Hmong people.

Nowhere else in our country are there flowers as beautiful as the peach blossoms by the rocky fence. To achieve such breathtakingly beautiful blooms, the peach trees in the rocky plateau have to endure the harshness of nature. Living beside barren rocks, the trees must find their own source of nutrients to grow strong and resilient. Enduring wind, dew, and a bitterly cold winter year-round, the peach trees become incredibly robust. The flower buds endure countless hardships, waiting for the day to bloom. Therefore, it's easy to see that the peach blossoms by the rocky fence are more beautiful than elsewhere. This beauty is a harmonious blend of earth, sky, and human hands. The flowers are not only beautiful to the eye but even more so when felt with the heart.

I was amazed when I arrived in Ha Giang in the spring. What impressed me most were the vibrant pink peach blossoms along the gray stone fence. They not only beautified the landscape, but the peach blossoms and the stone fence also spoke of the aspirations of the Hmong people here. Despite the hardships and difficulties of life, and despite the unfavorable conditions of nature, they skillfully adapt to the natural environment. Like the peach blossoms by the stone fence, they overcome adversity to bloom. Having lived among the rocks for thousands of generations, the Hmong people are the most beautiful flowers of all. Their beauty lies in their willpower, aspirations, and boundless, open hearts, along with their generous and loving souls.

Source: https://hagiang.gov.vn/diem-du-lich-danh-lam-thang-canh/hoa-dao-ben-bo-rao-da-604989