Rose gardens are not only places that attract tourists to check-in with the desire to keep pictures full of Spring, but also an ideal playground for H'Mong children. There, the shade of rose trees seems to spread its arms to protect them, opening up a pure and carefree world. Games such as: Nu na Nu Nong, Hide and seek, or Oan paper scissors - which were thought to have disappeared, are now present here and stretch endlessly under the tree canopy with angelic faces. On a sunny day, the light through the leaves creates beautiful sun spots, making the scene even more interesting.
In the evening, the wind blew, making the weather cold. The children lit a fire under the shade of the trees, both to warm themselves to dispel the cold wind and to play with the fire. The flickering fire lit up their bright smiles, adding color and warmth to the space. In that scene, the young mother was always there, not only to watch over the children but also to become their playmate. In the middle of the high mountains with the wind carrying the cold of the land and sky, together they created a warm atmosphere of love and connection.
And I believe that later in the mother’s memory, the garden under the shade of the rose tree seems to hold a piece of her youth memory that will never fade. At that time, she will remember those warm Spring days, where children played in the dreamy beauty of the mountains. That is not only the story of Tet holidays, but also the story of simple happiness like the flickering fire on a cold Spring night.
* Note: The woman in the photo is Sung Thi Cong from Moc Chau farm town, who agreed to let Lao Dong reporter take photos of the four children Trang Phuong Nhi, Trang Phuong Mai, Trang A Lenh, Trang A Sua to post in the newspaper and asked that after the newspaper was printed, she should remember to send her a copy.
(Posted on the special edition of Labor Weekend Spring At Ty)
