The red persimmon season in the Hmong village of Nghe An

Dao Tho 14/12/2023 16:15

(Baonghean.vn) - The persimmon trees laden with fruit shed all their leaves when winter arrives in the villages of the Hmong people in Ky Son district, creating a rare and beautiful sight. Everywhere is aglow with the red color of ripe persimmons, dispelling the cold of winter.

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For the past two months, the Hmong people’s village in Tay Son commune (Ky Son district) have been illuminated by the red color of ripe and juicy persimmon trees. Photo: Dao Tho
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As winter approaches, the persimmon trees shed all their leaves, leaving only clusters of fruit hanging gracefully on the branches, creating a rare beauty. Photo: Dao Tho
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The red ripe persimmons adorn the traditional samu (Cunninghamia lanceolata) roofs of the Hmong people’s houses. Photo: Dao Tho
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On the pathways leading to Huoi Giang 1 village, persimmons planted on both sides of the road are also ripening. Photo: Dao Tho
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According to the locals, these persimmons must be soft-ripe to be edible and have little economic value. Therefore, they only select a few ripe fruits to give as gifts or for family consumption. Photo: Dao Tho
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"Whenever persimmon season comes, I visit Tay Son commune mostly to pick a few persimmons to display in the garden as decorations, and some ripe ones to give to friends and family", said Mr. Nguyen Thac Dong, a visitor from Huu Kiem commune (Ky Son district). Photo: Dao Tho
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Ripe persimmons are also a favorite fruit of Hmong children in the highlands of Nghe An province. Photo: Dao Tho
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Many tourists from elsewhere come to Tay Son commune during this season mainly to hunt for clouds, admire the blooming cherry blossoms, and wear Hmong ethnic costumes to take photos by the abundant persimmon trees. Photo: Dao Tho
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The red persimmon season in the Hmong village of Nghe An
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