Tet in Tram Chim National Park: A wonderful moment

Tram Chim ecosystem has the typical features of the ancient Dong Thap Muoi region.

Tet has faded since the 5th, although the sun still sprinkles spring light on thousands of flowers and grasses. Perhaps my Tet Giap Thin this year would have passed like that if it weren't for the call from Chris, a friend of my late years.

At first I thought he was calling to say goodbye before returning to Melbourne after a short business trip to Vietnam. But he said: "I'm on my way to your place. See you at Tram Chim National Park at 11am."

I had to ask him several times because I was afraid he had misheard me, or more accurately, I still thought he was joking, but Chris still seriously confirmed that he had changed his flight schedule. So the appointment officially began.

Making an appointment with a few more friends, who all knew Chris when he worked in Dong Thap, we set off for Tram Chim on the 5th day of the Lunar New Year (February 14).

From Cao Lanh city, where we live, to Tram Chim is about 40km, an ideal distance to travel by car or motorbike.

In fact, Chris's twist was like an extra-time goal, a wonderful Tet moment that made everyone in our group excited after the Tet days were passing by peacefully waiting for the curtain to fall.

When we met, I asked if I was not in Cao Lanh or busy with something. "Why don't we just play alone?" - Chris said, laughing out loud. He also jokingly said that doing so was also to test our relationship, otherwise if we knew everything in advance, life would be no fun.

We got to work right away, everyone quickly booked a tour around Tram Chim National Park by canoe (21km route) to conveniently sightsee, take photos and eat.

The pristine beauty of lotus fields helps heal the soul

When Chris was working in Dong Thap, Tram Chim was always his favorite destination. The wild and cool beauty of the world's 2,000th Ramsar site completely conquered the heart of an Australian nature lover.

Every month he goes to Tram Chim for a picnic, sometimes inviting our group to go with him, sometimes making appointments with his friends in the AVI Organization, in general, he has to go to "get away from the noise and suffocation of the city, to observe fish, birds, trees, grass and to learn the lessons that nature gives us", as he once said.

Tram Chim is crowded with tourists during the spring days of Giap Thin. This is an ideal destination for everyone who wants to experience the ecosystem of the ancient Dong Thap Muoi region, as well as the specialties of the Mekong Delta.

Although it is too familiar, every time I come to Tram Chim, I still have fresh feelings, being immersed in nature, listening to the birds chirping, watching the scenery will make my heart drift away from sadness.

The tugboat took us through the canals, along the melaleuca forests to admire the pristine beauty of nature here. Occasionally the driver slowed down the tugboat so we could observe and take pictures of the birds.

With more than 147 species of water birds, Tram Chim is always an ideal destination for those who are passionate about hunting for wildlife photos. Of course, our group is one of them. Chris is always in the state of pressing the shutter. Hunting for bird photos is a moment, he does not want to miss the most beautiful dances that birds bring.

Waterbirds living in Tram Chim National Park

When stopping at a canal where there are rice fields and lotus fields interspersed, especially this season, the yellow-flowered Indian hibiscus is in full bloom in area A4, creating a poetic countryside picture for those who love taking photos with this flower.

In the distance, I saw the light smoke from the kitchen drifting over the roof, saw each stork flying, each herd of buffalo leisurely returning to the barn. At that moment, I felt peace in my heart, sometimes we do not expect the shore of happiness to be so simple. It truly anchored in my heart an endless peace.

Watching each stork fly over the green fields

Yellow Indian Hibiscus flowers are in full bloom at area A4 of Tram Chim National Park.

In the cycle of heaven and earth, spring is the season we look forward to the most, because spring brings joy. Spring bids farewell to the long years of the past, and begins a new cycle with better wishes for everyone. Spring has never been and will never be old, only people's hearts become old again.

Spring is still spring, still fragrant and spreading joy everywhere. After all, we see that we should cherish every moment, live fully in the present, spread good values, and take advantage of love while we still can, then spring will come and bring splendor to each of us.

February 24 (full moon of the first lunar month) is the deadline for receiving entries for the contest "My Tet Moments"

My Tet Moments contest is an opportunity for readers to introduce the most beautiful moments and unforgettable experiences during Tet with relatives and friends.

Each article must be a maximum of 1,000 words in Vietnamese, and is encouraged to include photos, photo albums or videos .

Contest entries share ideal destinations and unique lands . Through your stories, you will help many people have the opportunity to know new lands and places not to be missed when traveling during spring.

It could be an article recording the moments when friends and relatives gather, celebrate Tet and have fun together.

These are notes and recounts of personal experiences from trips and business trips away from home during Tet that you have experienced.

The photo contest highlights the beauty of the landscape, place or land you have visited. This is an opportunity to recount the vibrant colors and beautiful scenery of Vietnam or the countries you have visited.

From January 25 to February 24, readers can send their entries to khoankhactet@tuoitre.com.vn.

The award ceremony and summary are expected to take place in March 2024. The prize structure includes 1 first prize (15 million VND in cash and gifts), 2 second prizes (7 million VND and gifts), 3 third prizes (5 million VND and gifts).

The program is sponsored by HDBank.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/tet-den-vuon-quoc-gia-tram-chim-khoanh-khac-tren-ca-tuyet-voi-20240221130217783.htm