La Gi - a land of human kindness

Visiting La Gi town again on an afternoon, the warm green space, with its pristine beauty of blue sea and white sand, leaves a lasting impression on any visitor who has set foot there.

La Gi is completely free from the hustle and bustle of city life; here, only peace and tranquility captivate the heart. La Gi boasts a 28-kilometer coastline with many beautiful beaches such as Cam Binh, Tan Hai, Doi Duong... the scenery is harmonious, and the climate is fresh. Visiting La Gi, you have the opportunity to immerse yourself in peaceful nature, stroll along the white sand beaches enjoying the cool breeze, and soak in the refreshing blue sea. La Gi also has many other captivating tourist attractions such as Dinh Thay Thim, Tam Tan Beach, Hon Ba Island… La Gi Port is one of the largest fishing ports in Binh Thuan province.

La Gi town administrative center. Photo: N.Lân

From a town that was the district capital of Ham Tan district, it was upgraded and expanded into a type IV urban area and officially established as La Gi town in 2005, after which La Gi separated from the old Ham Tan district. In 2017, La Gi was officially recognized as a type III urban area, the second largest urban area in Binh Thuan province.

...How can I forget the memories of my life when my family settled in Tan An commune, formerly part of Ham Tan district (now Tan An ward, La Gi town)? After the country was unified, my parents moved from Da Nang to this place, beginning truly memorable days in this newly reclaimed land. At that time, the population was sparse, mostly consisting of people from other places who lived by farming. The initial difficulties and uncertainties seemed to follow our family throughout our long journey. With daily efforts and sweat on the rather dry land along the streams at the foot of the hills, this area was cultivated entirely by hand tools and relied solely on rainwater. The soil was poor in fertility, highly susceptible to erosion, and had low activity. The main food crops here are sweet potatoes and cassava; rice is very rare on these infertile lands (commonly known as upland fields). Life went on, and my siblings and I grew up, loving each other and maturing under the care and guidance of our parents on this beloved land. I still remember the first days our family settled in this new land; my father said, "Children, try your best and live by the fruits of your own labor on this land of Tan An. Your parents believe our family will succeed in the future thanks to your perseverance." Those months of living immersed in the land, relying on the food from the sweet potato and cassava fields, I will always remember the bowls of vegetable soup with just a little salt and MSG, the plates of small fish we caught in the streams, and with my mother's skillful hands, the meals were still delicious and warm, even on rainy days, with the whole family gathered in the thatched hut on the hillside...

…Returning to La Gi this afternoon, I visited the town's cemetery and lit incense at the graves of my parents. I thought, "Life is constantly changing, but the love and memories of our parents will never fade." I will always remember my father's words of advice from the first days I set foot in this new land, and I remember them today:

… “May the golden stream smile upon you, Father.”

"Your children and grandchildren have grown up to be good people, Dad."

Thank you so much, La Gi! The warmth of its people has breathed life into the hearts of those of us far from home. My siblings and I will always cherish, love, and remember that feeling—it includes my parents and, within it, my hometown of La Gi—a land of warmth and kindness—that I will never forget.

Hello La Gi town, a beautiful town that has brought my family and all the people here a peaceful and happy life.

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