The days of June

QTO - In the early days of June, the sun gently falls on every street. I inadvertently touched the sunbeams clinging to the petals of the crape myrtle, feeling a slight dryness, unconsciously realizing that the colors of summer are becoming clearer little by little. Most people usually enjoy watching the rain, but I prefer watching the streets begin to transition into the sunny season.

The sounds of summer are becoming more vibrant, symbolized by the boisterous laughter of the children in my neighborhood, even during the day. I suddenly remember the summer days when I was a child, playing in the countryside, when the sunlight began to stream down the embankments in large strips like this, and we would run across the lush green rice fields, our feet covered in mud, and let our minds wander with the kites soaring in the sun.

Summer in the countryside is filled with golden sunshine and the lush green of the sky, yet it's much cooler than the harsh sun in the city, thanks to the shady green gardens full of fruit trees, the trellises of gourds and pumpkins, or even hammocks nestled among coconut trees...

Crape myrtle has long been a familiar flower every summer - Photo: Internet

Occasionally, when I hear the rare breeze rustling through the streets, I find myself strolling along paths lined with purple crape myrtle flowers. The purple hue of the crape myrtle always evokes a feeling of profound tranquility. So tranquil that, even as the summer sun relentlessly sets, simply gazing at the crape myrtle's purple brings a sense of calm to the soul—not a refreshing coolness, but a way to soothe the harshness of the summer sky. Sometimes, I suddenly hear the faint chirping of cicadas somewhere among the leaves, and a soft smile forms on my lips as I recall distant memories: the final days of school, exam season, farewells, and moments of celebration followed by goodbyes. All of it seems to echo within me like a subconscious whisper of summer.

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From barren fields to cooperative starQTO - Phu Hung Agricultural Production and Service Cooperative (Phu Hung Cooperative), Hai Lang commune, was established starting from fragmented, barren fields and rocky hills with the mission of developing traditional agricultural economy. Today, after more than 45 years of operation, from a unit specializing in agricultural production, Phu Hung Cooperative has expanded into many other sectors, becoming increasingly professional and efficient.

Sharing experiences in local government management with local leaders in Khammouane province.QTO - On the morning of June 25th, in Dong Hoi ward, the Department of Foreign Affairs organized the opening of a conference to introduce and exchange experiences on the organization and management of commune-level government models for commune-level leaders of Khammouane province (Laos). Attending from Quang Tri province was Mr. Nguyen Luong Binh, Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department. From Khammouane province, the delegation included Mr. Sai-kham Pha-xay-sit-thi-det, Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department, along with representatives of commune-level government leaders.

The delegation from the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hanoi City paid tribute to the heroic martyrs and meritorious individuals in Quang Tri.QTO - In anticipation of the 79th anniversary of the Day of War Invalids and Martyrs (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2026), on the morning of June 25, a delegation from the Standing Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hanoi City, led by Ms. Bui Huyen Mai, Vice Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, Member of the Standing Committee of the Hanoi City Party Committee, and Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hanoi City, visited Quang Tri province to offer incense and pay tribute to the heroic martyrs and meritorious individuals. Joining the delegation was Mr. Nguyen Chien Thang, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Quang Tri province.

Last night, I stood on the bridge watching the lanterns float down the great river towards the sea. Every summer, joining the crowd to watch each lantern, filled with wishes, drift away, brings a sense of peace to my heart. Out there, everyone carries within them many worldly concerns, countless worries about gain and loss, and the burdens that everyone faces as they enter adulthood. Yet, when it comes to the Lantern Festival, everyone still carries within them faith and wishes, hoping they will come true. Every year, even though the summer heat lingers until evening, when the Lantern Festival arrives, I always join the crowd to release the lotus-shaped lanterns or watch them float down the water. Because each time the small candles are lit, the belief in what one desires is rekindled, and when people have faith and purpose in life, they always find life a little gentler.

June has arrived, bringing with it the dry yet vibrant colors of summer. I can smell the faint fragrance of clusters of golden shower trees swaying in the breeze, their golden hues spreading everywhere. The first time I encountered this flower, I was deeply moved: it felt as if a flower was slowly absorbing the golden light of summer to shine upon itself. During its peak bloom, the tree seems to glow, its entire body a brilliant golden, and the closer you get, the more striking that golden color becomes, as if the tree itself represents the colors of the summer sky.

I've gazed at many summer skies, but every time the June sunbeams fall on the streets, I turn back to look again. Summer brings with it many old memories and enriches my mind with new ones. It's like summer; every time new rays of sunlight appear, fragments of memories, steeped in history, stir within me, yet also containing rays of pristine innocence. It makes the summer before me suddenly seem so eagerly anticipated. And that's why, every time June arrives, I find myself looking forward to it a little more.

Le Hua Huyen Tran

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Abandoned newborn boy discovered and promptly assisted in Tan My commune.QTO - At approximately 7:00 AM on June 25th, the Tan My Commune Police received a report from residents about the discovery of an abandoned newborn baby in the area of ​​Hoang Phuc Pagoda, located in Tan My Commune.

Implement vibrant, practical, and effective emulation activities.QTO - On the morning of June 25th, the Emulation Bloc of Party Agencies held a conference to approve the operational regulations and the plan for organizing emulation activities in 2026. Comrade Ly Kieu Van, Member of the Standing Committee, Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Internal Affairs Department, and Head of the Emulation Bloc of Party Agencies, chaired the conference. Representatives from relevant agencies and units also attended.

4,800 chicks were distributed to households in Dan Hoa commune.QTO - On June 25th, the Project Management Board of the "Supporting agricultural livelihoods adapting to climate change to enhance the role of women in disadvantaged communes" project under the Department of Agriculture and Environment, in coordination with the Plan Quang Tri Office, organized the distribution of chicken breeds and the implementation of a hybrid chicken farming model for ethnic minority households in Dan Hoa commune.

Source: https://baoquangtri.vn/van-hoa/202606/nhung-ngay-thang-sau-0906767/