Amidst the majestic landscape of Leng Su Sin mountain range, the gentle hues of lotus flowers create a serene touch in this border region.
With the seeds personally brought from his hometown and planted during his years working at the Leng Su Sìn Border Guard Post, the lotus pond today has become a scenic highlight, a place for traditional education , and a meaningful stop on the journey to explore the border region of Dien Bien.
The lotus pond, approximately 300m² in size, is located next to the gate of the Leng Su Sìn Border Guard Post.
Located right at the entrance of the Leng Su Sìn Border Guard Post, along National Highway 4H, the lotus pond, approximately 300m² in size, provides a convenient spot for officials, locals, and tourists to stop, visit, and capture beautiful moments during their journey to this border region of the Fatherland.
The delicate pink lotus blossoms display their pure beauty amidst the borderlands.
More than just a scenic spot amidst the vast forest, the lotus lake also holds the story of a difficult but proud period, when border guard soldier Tran Van Tho and his comrades persevered in staying close to the people, propagating and mobilizing the Ha Nhi ethnic group to protect their land and maintain national border sovereignty . At the same time, they guided the people in familiarizing themselves with new production methods, including wet rice cultivation techniques.
Officers and soldiers of the Leng Su Sìn Border Guard Post regularly take care of and maintain the lotus pond.
Each time the lotus blooms, its delicate pink petals rise amidst the green of the mountains and forests, releasing a gentle fragrance that soothes the air in this remote border region. The thin, delicate pink petals, softly layered around the golden pistil, stand out against the broad green leaves, creating a harmonious and peaceful natural scene. Whenever the mountain breeze sweeps through, the gentle scent of the lotus permeates the air, carrying with it the elegance of a flower associated with simple yet noble beauty.
To preserve the beauty and value of the lotus pond, every year the officers and soldiers of the Leng Su Sìn Border Guard Post maintain and beautify it: from cleaning the pond surface, weeding, trimming trees, replenishing water sources to nurturing and protecting each new lotus sprout.
The delicate lotus petals, with their elegant pink hue, rise amidst the green leaves, bringing a refreshing coolness to the landscape on Leng Su Sin mountain.
The lotus blossoms at Leng Su Sin Border Guard Post today are both a scenic highlight and a symbol of enduring vitality, the close bond between the military and the people, and the continuation of the noble values left behind by Heroic Martyr Tran Van Tho on the westernmost borderland of the Fatherland.
The fragrance of lotus flowers permeates the mountains and forests, contributing to the simple, peaceful beauty of this westernmost region.
The peaceful space by the lotus pond has become a meaningful gathering place, where officers, soldiers, and local people can interact and strengthen the bond between the military and the people.
Source: https://baoangiang.com.vn/huong-sen-giua-troi-bien-cuong-a491354.html
