1. Remembering Phan Rang
I remember the unique heat of Phan Rang's land
The sun blazes, burning my bare feet
Amid the vibrant sounds of cicadas
The Cham Towers stand, waiting for someone
The sweet taste of Ba Moi grapes stays in my mind
The birds sing joyfully, welcoming the dawn
The waves kiss the shore, whispering love
The sea, emerald in color, shines under the sky
Each summer, my heart is filled with longing
The path I walk is lined with vibrant morning glory flowers
A gentle kiss touches my lips
My love for you remains forever imprinted
Hang Rai Bay, with its poetic beauty, a perfect scene
The colorful painting made by someone's skilled hand in the mist
In the distance, Nui Chua humbly stands
Watching over travelers from all directions
The white sand dunes, peaceful in this countryside
The cactus flowers, their resin unites their stems
Each time I walk by your side
Phan Rang, Ninh Thuan, is my song of love.
Poetry by: Bang Lang Tim


2. Phan Rang
If you ask me which hometown is the most beautiful
I would answer, it's Phan Rang
With its blue sea, white sand, and the breeze from the great mountains
THE NINH CHU BEACH, gently curving like a crescent moon
The dawn glows with shades of pink and purple near HANG RAI
The clouds reflect in the clear water
Seaweed and rocks create a magical scene
The mountains and rivers together form a fantastic picture
The artistic road patterns and unique structures
The ancient CHAM TOWERS stand, silent for a thousand years
Pô Klong's legacy remains in this earthly realm
During festivals, the Biyen dance (1) shows reverence
In NUI CHUA GARDEN, there are many kinds of primates
Long-tailed monkeys, fire cats, bears, and mountain goats
The cliffside lake is like paradise
Many plants are listed in the red book
Bau Truc Pottery, with an ancient age
One of the oldest in the Southeast
The Cham girls craft sculptures, their art
Beautiful and mysterious like the land of Champa
CA NA BEACH along the legendary road
The waves sing joyfully under the hills
The golden sun stretches across the distant islands
A haven for countless seabirds
The Ba Moi vineyard, famous for its fruits
Serving guests from all around with delightful grape wine
The scent lingers along the road
Visiting here will leave lasting memories
The pastoral sheep of Ninh Hai's An Hoa
Thousands of golden sheep roam the prairie
The peaceful moments in this tranquil world
You might feel like you're in the mythical alchemist's house (2)
PHUONG CUU SALT, with seabirds flying overhead
On the largest salt field in Central Vietnam
The diligent salt farmers work tirelessly
Creating Ninh Thuan's unique charm
The winding roads like West Lake's silk dance
VINH HY BAY decorates the sky
Coral reefs teem with fish and shrimp
The ocean floor is a mysterious underwater world
DINH POINT stands under the night sky, guiding ships
Helping boats navigate safely on the seas
Your hometown's sea, peaceful with gentle waves
Capturing the image of Ninh Thuan's fishermen
PHAN RANG, as pure as a saint's heart
Come join me and we’ll sing this journey's tune
Let the melodies of our song echo far and wide
So beautiful, like the poem I’ve described.
Poet: Thien Ly


3. Ninh Thuận, My Hometown
Come with me to Ninh Thuận, my homeland
Where the sun and wind bless the hills and mountains all year round
The Cham Towers, built with fired bricks
Marvelous architecture, renowned across Central Vietnam
Silk paintings on the golden sand of Nam Cuong
The enchanting Truc pottery village, so unique
Here lies the beautiful Vinh Hy Bay
With Bình Tiên and Ninh Chữ stretching across in a vibrant green
The pine forest of Nui Chua, the caves of Rái
At Dinh Point, a stone is whispering tales
The white sands of Trang Beach, like cream-colored velvet
The untouched beauty of Phuoc Binh’s mountains
The sincere lives of the villagers
The people of Ba Ái district have embraced change
The children joyfully learn every day
The teachers tirelessly dedicate themselves to their students
The charm of Ninh Sơn beckons
Hòa Sơn and Ma Nới are places worth exploring
My Ninh Thuận welcomes you
With so many proud, beautiful sights today.
Author: JB. Nguyễn Hùng


4. The Landscape of Ninh Thuận
Come, visit my hometown Ninh Thuận
Witness the fishing boats bravely navigating the waves into the sea
The vast ocean stretches beyond the horizon
A bountiful sea offering abundant seafood to every land
Come, explore Ninh Chữ's shores
Admire the golden sand reflecting the distant travelers' shadows
The wind gently hums its eternal tune
The waves dance, the pine trees harmonize in melodic whispers
I’ll take you into nature’s colorful embrace
The wild, majestic forests of Phước Bình
The sweet aroma of fresh oranges, tangerines, and grapefruits
Renowned throughout the country for its taste
Let’s journey through Ninh Phước, where herds of goats and sheep play like living artwork
The fertile land of my homeland bears rich, healthy fruits
Grapevines and apples weigh heavy with ripe, bountiful harvests
Pass through Hàm Thuận Bắc and Cà Ná
Don’t forget to bring home some of the finest fish sauce
Many years of wandering, distant from home
My memories return to the days of childhood
In Ninh Sơn town, watermelons grow abundantly
I give one to the worker sweeping the street early in the morning
Who truly understands the life of wind and rain...
Oh, how beautiful the kind-hearted people are
Swallows of Ninh Thuận fill the skies
Whispering thousands of sweet, soft words
The Dinh River flows with crystal-clear waters
Who can paint a rainbow over Mống pier?
A gift from my parents, I bring home a warm pot
The ancient pottery of Bầu Trúc, a treasure of centuries
The sound of water flowing like a lute’s soft tune
Remaining steadfast in international markets
In autumn, remember to visit for the festival
The Ka Tê festival shines brightly everywhere
The resilient towers still stand proudly in the sky
The sound of the night bird... Po Klong Garai moves the soul
Souvenirs bought at Mỹ Nghiệp, the hammocks so soft
The world admires the woven textiles of Bầu Trúc
I’ll share memories with you in the quiet nights
Emptying the heart of longing, away from loneliness
Trưng Nữ Street under the soft afternoon sun
The phoenix tree bids farewell to Duy Tân
We remember each other, reading the farewell notes
Pages of diaries, colored by thoughts of white shirts
The rocks of Phước Thành remember past victories
The name of the hero Pi Năng Tắc lives on
Birds sing joyfully on the branches
Suối Lạnh’s music welcomes the poet’s footsteps
Đa Nhim Dam, a symbol of love and history
It is a majestic structure, standing for centuries
Under the night sky, like a maiden at rest
The waves crash, playing a symphony of sound
Climb Ngoạn Mục to see the dragon soar and the serpent twist
Rise to the sky, reaching the heavens above
Our ancestors built the ramparts and walls
For the future generations to remember their strength
The poems I write, I send them for you to cherish
Let them live on in literature and poetry
Our love, unchanging over the years
Forever beautiful, like the Landscape of Ninh Thuận.
Author: Thiên Lý


5. Come to Ninh Thuận
Come with me to Ninh Thuận
To behold the blue sea – Ninh Chữ's sparkling waters;
To bathe in the golden sunshine, the warm winds of Phan Rang;
To see vast white salt fields stretching endlessly
From Cà Ná, Đầm Vua, and Phương Cựu;
To hold in your hands clusters of green, purple, and red grapes
From the beloved land of Ninh Thuận;
To gaze upon the towering Pô Klông tower, covered in moss,
Where the color of the space and time converge;
To stroll under the captivating pink blossoms
Along the road from Tháp Chàm to Phan Rang;
To witness the delicate, skillful hands of a mother
In the ancient pottery village of Bàu Trúc;
To admire the village girls, the ethereal fairies of Mĩ Nghiệp,
Weaving butterflies and embroidering flowers on the traditional fabrics;
To hear the beating of the gi-năng drum,
The sound of the pa-ra-nưng drum
And the resonating sound of the sa-ra-nai trumpet.
Ninh Thuận, my homeland, opens its arms wide,
Ninh Thuận, my homeland, is full of vibrant life –
The rhythm of love, the pulse of life… ever so endless…
You must come to Ninh Thuận with me now!
- Collected -


6. Come to Ninh Thuận
I'm heading to Ninh Thuận, your homeland
Kissing the peaceful, perennial leaves of the river;
The Tháp Chàm tower surrounded by wild grass swaying in the distance,
A sky full of sun and wind teasing the clouds;
A season of ripe grapes bending the vine.
You're still hesitant, your delicate hands,
The red dragon fruit ripened to perfection, our eyes meeting,
The sweet and savory taste, rich with the essence of the countryside.
During the Ka-Tê festival,
I'm intoxicated by the slow, graceful dance;
The Bàu Trúc pottery, pure in its form,
The craftsman's hands, delicately weaving their art.
I'm heading to Núi Chúa forest, vast and serene,
Where the birds call, and the gibbons' cries echo, their voices drifting far away.
At Vĩnh Hy, one day, I'll arrive,
Intoxicated by the sea breeze, a wanderer's life filled with freedom.
Passing through Ninh Chữ, just once,
The clear blue water and soft sand, my feet stepping into a new life.
The air is fresh and cool, oh, how lovely!
Visiting Cà Ná, the sky sings along,
Like a princess with lips as soft as flowers,
Falling asleep, awakening distant love in a pink dream.
Have I made it to Ninh Thuận, in joy?
Enjoying a full meal of chicken rice, Dong fish as a delicacy,
The aroma of coastal fish sauce fills the air,
In love, binding together betel nut and areca nut.
Author: Thiên Ân


7. Remembering Suối Thương
The summer sun scorches the poet's soul,
How can one reach the shore of "Suối Thương"?!
In my hometown, there's a "Suối Thương"
Accessible only through "Đèo Cậu" via Quảng Sơn...
The road under the summer sun is not smooth,
But the flowers bloom, and the scenery of hills and valleys is charming.
"Ông Tiềm" once worked alone to develop this place...
Years ago, he shaped this area!
Many people have come here,
But who truly understands the creator of the stream?
Years ago, the water was clear,
But today it’s murky, no longer clear for a swim...
"Ông Tiềm" had to stay silent,
As the hydroelectric plant built a dam to control the flow...
Is the water murky or clear?
It all depends on the one who shaped this natural stream!
Hiền Võ_SG, 27/06/21 — in Saigon.


8. Come to Ninh Thuận, my dear
Come to Ninh Thuận, hear the sea singing love songs,
Ninh Chữ in the afternoon, with cool winds that soothe the soul of a poet,
Bình Sơn at night, the moonlight shimmering with gold,
Hang Rái glowing pink, welcoming the sunrise.
The sea at Bình Tiên, like a quiet goddess,
And there, Núi Chúa, a place of dreams and affection,
Suối Lồ Ồ with its swinging bridge as if destined,
Endless green, rocks piled upon rocks.
Come with me to Nam Cương Sand Dunes,
Stop by the ancient Tháp Chàm atop the green Mount Trầu,
Why isn’t there a betel nut garden for us to fall in love with,
To weave a bond as strong as the matchmaker, Nguyệt Lão, could never find.
Cát Phước Dinh, the beauties remain silent,
On the racecourse, passing through the land of winds and sands,
ChaPơr waterfall, with its fragrant forest air,
Sông Pha Pass (Ngoạn Mục), a beautiful path leading upwards.
In Phan Rang, take a ride in a Xích Lô under the lights,
Swoon with joy, gazing at the Ba Mọi vineyard,
Traveling so much, but never tired,
Our lips meet as we see a lovely smile...
Come to Ninh Thuận, to see our homeland,
The love of the land and people, always ever true,
Our eyes lock, lost in the deep blue of the sea,
The winds and sands sing the burning love of poetry.
Văn Chung


9. The Sea and Rivers of Our Homeland
Come to my warm homeland,
Where the peaceful sea shares its beauty with you...
The blue sea, with gentle waves, so beautiful,
My love, sending you a smile!
From afar, the breeze whispers over the calm sea,
Come back, remember the love we shared...
The inviting blue sea of Ninh Chử (*) calls you,
Come and let’s share our affection here!
Your homeland, full of warmth and wind,
Cross the bridge that connects the shores of Song Dinh (**),
The Song Dinh and the sea, so poetic and serene,
The wind blows softly, waiting for the tide to rise.
Do not forget, no matter where you go,
Always remember your homeland, each night!
The blue sea with gentle waves, full of love,
And the pure waters of Song Dinh (**), overflowing with affection!
- Hiền Võ -
(*) Ninh Chử Beach is in Khánh Hải, Ninh Thuận Province.
(**) Song Dinh River is in Phan Rang City, Ninh Thuận Province.


10. Ninh Thuận in the Afternoon Rain
The Ninh Chử beach this rainy afternoon,
Brings back memories of the distant past,
The girl beside me wrapped in her traditional cloth,
Sweet grapes, the taste lingering on her lips.
I stand under the casuarina trees, feeling the wind blow,
A melancholic melody fills my soul with longing,
Should I leave or stay, uncertain and confused,
Walking slowly on the streets of Phan Rang, the seaside town.
The cold moonlit night, the ancient Cham Tower flickers in the distance,
The sound of Chế Linh’s song of sorrow fills the air,
Regret for the fallen dynasty and forgotten past,
What remains of the once mighty Champa kingdom?
Nguyễn Ánh 9’s soul drifts with the melody,
Haunted by life’s struggles in the Song of the Afternoon Rain,
Ninh Thuận, oh how many years have passed,
Who still remembers the memories of the past?
Nguyễn Nhật


