Endless green homeland

(QBĐT) - Among the various shades of green, perhaps the green of the fields in January and February is the most beautiful. If you still doubt that, temporarily leave the hustle and bustle of the city and wander through the countryside, where there are green mountains, clear waters, endless cornfields along the river, and rice paddies that are a uniform shade of green, to peacefully enjoy the pristine beauty of nature and rediscover the familiar feelings of days gone by...

In the midst of spring, the misty weather seems to breathe new life into the plants and trees. Within the dreamy, veil-like expanse of the mist, the vast green fields gradually emerge. From Dinh Muoi, across Trung Quan bridge…, the green hues become even more vibrant and clear under the gentle, cool spring sunlight.

Walking along the village roads, through the fields, admire the beauty of the countryside surrounded by rice, corn, and potatoes like lush green fabrics spread at the foot of the majestic Truong Son mountain range in the distance, with the imposing Than Dinh mountain standing out. Looking towards Hac Hai lagoon, the vast expanse of land and sky opens up with the blue of the water blending with the green of the young rice plants, further highlighting the wind farm to the east, above the former "Truong Sa" mountain range.

Choosing a vantage point along the North-South highway, heading west from National Highway 1, one can witness the majestic and poetic scenery of the land known as " Dau Mau for the pen, Hac Hai for the inkstone… ". From this vast field, continuing on to the boundless rice paddies of Le Thuy stretching to the horizon, one can truly appreciate the saying " First Dong Nai , second the two districts " passed down by our ancestors. This land can be called a land of green, because the alluvial soil of the Kien Giang River, carried from the mountains, flows through the villages to enrich the fertile fields of the two districts.

Minh Cam is green.

Anyone who has traveled along the Ho Chi Minh Trail from Viet Trung Farm towards the northwest of Quang Binh will see a rolling green of mountains and forests leading to the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a World Natural Heritage site. From Xuan Son Bridge, gazing into the distance at the endless green landscape of the graceful Son River, seemingly emerging from the sunlight, winding softly alongside the majestic limestone mountains, further enhances the magical beauty of the mountains and rivers of this " kingdom of caves" .

Along Highway 12A from Ba Don to the two districts of Tuyen Minh, endless green cornfields sway in the wind, harmonizing with the layers of towering limestone mountains hidden in the clouds, their reflections shimmering on the Gianh River. Standing on Minh Cam Bridge, gazing at this enchanting landscape, one realizes just how incredibly beautiful their homeland is.

Come to Tan Hoa Village, honored as the "World's Best Tourist Village" in 2023 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Nestled in a valley surrounded by mountains, Tan Hoa Village offers a tranquil setting. Here, traditional houses with their deep brown tiled roofs blend seamlessly into lush gardens of corn and vegetables. Herds of buffalo graze peacefully on the verdant meadows, while flocks of white egrets soar gracefully, creating a harmonious blend of human life and nature in this place known as the "flood epicenter." Experiencing local culture and participating in the villagers' green agricultural activities has created a unique charm that attracts visitors.

I wonder why the color green bursts forth everywhere in the cool weather and the pungent fragrance of the apricot blossoms. Could it be that the rivers and streams that nature has bestowed upon our homeland are the source that sustains this everlasting green? Countless underground springs, forming streams and rivers, originate from the high peaks, winding through rapids, waterfalls, and villages before flowing to the plains, creating fertile alluvial plains that nourish life.

Our homeland, our country, shines with an endless, pristine green everywhere. Although there will be changes in our development journey, this green – the color of hope – will continue to radiate with unwavering devotion, like rivers that flow ceaselessly for eternity.

Nguyen Sa

Source: https://baoquangbinh.vn/van-hoa/202503/que-huong-xanh-bat-tan-2225117/