Dawn on the small island of Tri Nguyen is strangely peaceful! Just sitting quietly on a rocky outcrop, taking a deep breath of the cool sea breeze, letting your hair float in the wind, and letting your feet dangle to the rhythm of the whispering waves. At that moment, you suddenly realize how peaceful and beautiful each small island in our homeland is.
Tri Nguyen Island possesses a rustic beauty and a quiet pace of life. Stepping onto the island, the fishing village scene appears peaceful yet full of life: boats docking, fresh seafood, and a bustling trading atmosphere in a corner of the island. Walking on the small roads, visitors have the opportunity to slow down and immerse themselves in nature. That beauty is covered by the blue of the sky, the sea, the paint on the ancient walls, and the familiar fishing gear of the fishing village.
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| A corner of Tri Nguyen Island. |
Walking slowly, it is easy to come across houses built close together, with their backs against the mountain and facing the sea, welcoming the dawn and the cool sea breeze every day. The houses are built in steps along the slope so that the ones behind do not have their view of the sea blocked. Thanks to this unique layout, as long as visitors set foot on any house on the hillside, they can enjoy the full beauty of the island. The characteristic corrugated iron and tiled roofs, the large concrete jars for storing fresh water... create a unique feature for the living space here. In the distance is the scene of high-rise buildings on Tran Phu Street far inland. To add beauty to their houses, some households have planted bougainvillea, making trellises for the flowers to climb in the front yard. The bright pink bougainvillea flowers show off their beauty before the open sea. Whenever a gentle breeze passes by, the petals hover in the air and then slowly land on the clear blue water, creating a truly poetic scene.
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| Peaceful roads on the island. |
The small island holds back visitors' steps when they witness the familiar daily activities of the locals after night fishing trips. Women take advantage of sunny days to dry batches of seasoned fish and squid, storing them for the rough sea season; men meticulously mend nets, preparing for the next voyage with the hope of a bumper catch. They work while chatting cheerfully. These are still stories told in the loud, resonant voice of coastal people. They tell each other about the recent sea trip, about plans to buy more fishing gear for their boats to prepare for the main harvesting season of the year, and about personal plans for their children preparing for the new school year...
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| Island residents mending nets. |
Following the long road to the point near the end of the island is a rocky beach close to the sea, where local children often play. Some jump in to swim, playing with the clear blue water. Others walk slowly on the rocky beach, picking up shells and clam fragments to take home and add to their personal collections. The childhood memories of these kids are simple and closely associated with the rustic lifestyle on the island.
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| The joy of children picking up shells and clam fragments. |
Following the rapid development of the tourism industry, the people of Tri Nguyen Island have also adapted to welcome the influx of visitors coming to play and relax. The roads are gradually becoming more spacious and cleaner. Homestays are also designed to be eye-catching and closer to the pace of life on the island. So that with every step and every breath, visitors coming here can feel the very unique beauty of Tri Nguyen and the friendly, hospitable nature of the people on this small island.
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| Houses built close together on the mountain. |
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