Visiting the village for spring outings
An exclaimed excitedly on the phone, "I just arrived in our village! Come visit and have some fun!" That day was the 16th of January. She came back first to prepare for the New Year's temple ceremony, visit relatives, and then to enjoy the spring festivities. I knew for sure that her spring outing destination was always around the village and the fields of her hometown.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoai An, originally from Bau Tron village, Dai An (Dai Loc district), has been living in Saigon for nearly 40 years and has established a solid life in the city. Every year, she returns to her hometown for a few days after Tet, even though her house there is no longer there.
For Ms. An, as well as for many other descendants of Bau Tron village who have gone away to work, returning to the village is returning to their roots, because: "The foreign land, though vast, seems small and confined / The homeland, though just a corner, evokes boundless memories!" (Trinh Buu Hoai).
Walking towards the village temple, Ms. An confided: "Every year, I return to my hometown after Tet. You could call it returning to the village, or you could say it's a trip back home. Tourism is about visiting, learning, and exploring the land, culture, history, and people, but ultimately, it's about finding peace in my soul."
Our village has remained the same all these years. The people are still kind and simple; the concrete roads are still shaded; and the village fields are lush green with vegetables all year round…
But the feelings of those who return to the village for the spring festival are different each year. "The village is becoming more bustling and developed, but whenever we return, those who have been away from home are always warmly and affectionately welcomed by the villagers, just like the days when we were still living in the village," Ms. An shared.
Experience the countryside
From the rustic villages of the Southern Mekong Delta to the famous ancient villages of the North such as Duong Lam ancient village, Bat Trang pottery village ( Hanoi ) or Dong Ho village (Bac Ninh)... all attract a large number of tourists during the spring season. Similarly, the traditional craft villages and culturally rich villages in Quang Nam also offer visitors interesting experiences.
In Hoi An, besides visiting the lush green Tra Que vegetable garden, tourists can experience being a farmer, planting and caring for vegetables themselves, or enjoying local specialties served with vegetables such as banh xeo (Vietnamese savory pancake) and cao lau (a type of noodle dish).
Then you can admire the exquisite pottery products at the nearly 500-year-old Thanh Ha pottery village; experience the role of a traditional pottery maker and take home products created by your own hands. Visit Kim Bong carpentry village to learn about traditional wood carving art, and buy small, beautiful handcrafted products as gifts...
For those who appreciate old-world charm and pristine beauty, Loc Yen ancient village is an excellent choice. Not only the scenery but also the human spirit finds peace as one strolls along the village paths lined with stone fences and stone steps.
On the coastal side, Tam Thanh mural village (Tam Ky) is also an interesting destination for art lovers, nature enthusiasts, and those who enjoy learning about the lives of fishermen...
Spring arrives with a riot of blossoms. This year, the apricot blossoms in Quang Nam province bloomed late. Only after the Lantern Festival did the yellow apricot blossoms finally open their petals, brilliantly illuminating the courtyards. Coincidentally, these days, the ancient apricot trees ablaze with yellow in Phu Bong (Duy Xuyen), Loc Yen (Tien Phuoc), Dien Ban, Dai Loc… have become popular check-in spots for many people.
The owners of these apricot blossom trees also happily welcome people from far away or neighbors who come to take photos, making the post-Tet atmosphere much warmer, giving the feeling that Tet is being "extended"...
Those who enjoy rural tourism often travel spontaneously, not following organized tours. However, recognizing this demand and tourism trend, alongside investing in infrastructure and designing experiential tours, the government and tourism businesses need to strive to preserve the unique beauty of each rural village, and conserve and protect green spaces…
Source: https://baoquangnam.vn/lang-que-diem-hen-ngay-xuan-3149771.html
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