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Every year from the lunar months of August to November, my homeland's lower delta region is submerged in the torrential waters from the upper Mekong source.
An Giang: Recalling the land of compassion through the flood seasons
The season of stunning masterpieces, captivatingly beautiful
In the Western region, there's a saying: 'Six months treading on dry land, half a year walking on water,' describing the water cycle of the Mekong River. Every year from the lunar months of August to November, An Giang is immersed in a vast sea of water. Water from the upper Mekong source rushes down to the lower reaches as scheduled. An Giang province, situated at the headwaters, is the first to welcome the floods. The entire delta region is inundated with water, overflowing fields, hills, and even engulfing impoverished villages. The water surface becomes a gigantic emerald mirror reflecting the vast sky, with scattered white clouds drifting indefinitely. Boats cast shadows on the endless blue water. Waves ripple along the oars, spreading out and gradually subsiding into the calm water. Nature resembles a stunning masterpiece, mesmerizingly beautiful.
In rural areas, people welcome floods as if greeting a long-lost friend from afar. Over time, they've affectionately dubbed the flood season 'the season of floating water', brimming with warmth and joy. It coincides with the shrimp and fish season, where golden evenings see everyone gathering to cast their nets. Boats bustling on the water, fishermen eagerly throwing nets, catching fish. Joy, happiness, the desire for a fulfilling life encapsulated in every teeming catch, amidst the sweat, tears, and hardships etched on the faces of the people of An Giang. Life, though tough and challenging, finds solace in nature's embrace. With the arrival of the flood season, the land of water hyacinths becomes bustling and lively once again, enriching the lives of its inhabitants.
Source: Huỳnh Phúc Hậu/Zing news
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For reference: Travel guide by Mytour
MytourMarch 14, 2019
