The ripe rice fields along the Ngo Dong River in Tam Coc - Bich Dong tourist area were once voted by British newspaper Business Insider as one of the five most beautiful rice fields in Vietnam.
The attraction of the rice fields lies not only in their beautiful location, where nature and people meet, but also in the fact that the Ninh Binh tourism industry has turned them into a unique tourism product for many years. Each rice harvest season, the fields are shaped into different paintings, attracting the curiosity of tourists.
"Fish watching the moon" painting on Tam Coc field in 2023. Photo: Ninh Binh Provincial Department of Tourism
In 2022, the Tam Coc art rice field will display the painting "Flag Festival" to honor the unique cultural and religious values of the ancient capital. In 2023, the painting "Ly Ngu Vong Nguyet" or Carp Watching the Moon expresses the desire for a good harvest and national peace and prosperity.
This year, the Tam Coc art field continues to be renewed with the image of a buffalo boy playing the flute, inspired by the folk painting "The Shepherd Playing the Flute" which also carries the beautiful aspirations of the people.
Accordingly, the painting represents the people's wish for "heavenly time - favorable terrain - harmony of people" to always have bountiful harvests. The image of a handsome, cheerful boy sitting on a buffalo's back, surrounded by grass and trees, the vast sky and earth represents the desire to be in harmony with nature to have favorable conditions for crop growth and good crops.
The design of the painting "Shepherd playing the flute" was created on Tam Coc field in 2024. Photo: NB Newspaper
Through the image of "the buffalo is the head of the family business" is also a thank you to the hard-working, gentle animal, always attached to the production activities of each farming family. Thereby reminding each person of the virtue of diligence and hard work in life.
The painting not only gives visitors a sense of the familiar, peaceful space of the Vietnamese countryside, but also praises the image of farmers who, in addition to growing rice, are constantly creating art, enjoying culture, and enriching their spiritual life.
According to a representative of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Hoa Lu district, Tam Coc field covers an area of over 18 hectares along the waterway from Dinh Cac - Hang Ca - Hang Hai - Hang Ba. The painting "Shepherd playing the flute" alone covers an area of nearly 10,000 square meters and is located in front of Hang Hai.
People of Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district actively take care of rice in the art field. Photo: NB Newspaper
This year's rice variety is still Thai Xuyen 111, which has the characteristics of being hardy, resistant to pests and diseases, and is suitable for the soil here. Although there were severe cold spells at the beginning of the season that affected the planting frame, thanks to active fertilization, up to now, Tam Coc rice fields are growing very green and evenly. Currently, the rice has passed the basal fertilization stage, and the commune members are focusing on care, pruning, and weeding to prepare for the top fertilization.
To support farmers in maintaining rice cultivation and creating beautiful landscapes for tourism, right from the beginning of the season, the Department coordinated with the District Agricultural Service Center to urge and guide Van Lam Cooperative to implement the "Tam Coc Golden Color" model. At the same time, technical staff were regularly sent down to guide farmers in caring for and preventing pests and diseases for rice. Previously, the unit coordinated with the People's Committee of Ninh Hai commune to seriously organize the support of all fertilizers and rice seeds for farmers.
The painting "Shepherd playing the flute" promises to be a unique tourism product, attracting visitors in the coming time, especially during the "Tam Coc Golden Color Week". Thereby contributing to promoting the image and beautiful nature of the ancient capital to many domestic and international friends, while continuing to affirm Ninh Binh's commitments in preserving and passing on the outstanding global values of Trang An Heritage to future generations.
Ninh Binh Tourism Week with the theme "Golden Color of Tam Coc - Trang An" in 2024 is expected to be held for 8 days, in late May or early June 2024 on a provincial scale.
During the Tourism Week, there will be many attractive and unique activities such as: Opening Ceremony of Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2024; organizing a walking street; organizing performances and displays of the province's OCOP products; performing and displaying traditional handicraft products; organizing Tam Coc Golden Season Photo Tour; organizing a survey program and introducing Ninh Binh tourism products (FAMTRIP, PRESSTRIP); art photo exhibition with the theme "Tam Coc Golden Season - Trang An"; cultural programs, mass art performances, water puppetry, Cheo singing, Xam singing, folk songs of the 3 regions.
In particular, a new feature of this year's Tourism Week will be the Goat Fighting Competition, with prizes between pairs of goats hosted by the Provincial Farmers' Association.
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