February 23, 2026 | 21:24 (GMT+7)
Spring colors on rocky land
PANO - Spring arrives on the rocky plateau of Tuyen Quang province heralded by pale pink peach blossoms leaning over stone fences, bright yellow mustard flowers lining the roads, and a thin veil of mist drifting across the mountains at dawn.
Against the gray stone backdrop, the colors of spring stand out vividly, bringing warmth and freshness to this remote border region.
With the coming of spring, villages seem to “change their attire.” Laughter echoes across courtyards. Ethnic minority communities don their vibrant traditional costumes; every embroidered pattern, strip of fabric, and headscarf reflects a cultural identity carefully preserved through generations.
Amidst this living canvas, the sight of border guards gathering with local residents further deepens the bond between the military and the people along the nation’s frontier. They safeguard the land through duty and protect the villages through the trust of the people, providing a firm pillar of support so that spring in the mountainous area is not only beautiful in its blossoms, but also warm with faith and peace.
Spring on the rocky plateau, therefore, is not merely a season of heaven and earth, but also a season of cultural identity, community, and renewed vitality in the border areas of Tuyen Quang.
Below are photos of beauty of mountainous areas in Tuyen Quang.
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Peach blossoms and mustard flowers burst into bloom along the hillsides, signaling the arrival of spring in the remote border region. |
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A visitor captures the vibrant moments of spring in the rocky mountains. |
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Young ethnic girls in traditional attire |
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Ethnic communities celebrate the New Year in a festive atmosphere rich in cultural identity. |
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Visitors experience the distinctive cultural space of the communities in mountainous areas. |
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Children of the Lo Lo ethnic group beam with joy in the vivid colors of their traditional costumes. |
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Border guard soldiers gather with local residents, strengthening the close-knit bond between the military and the people along the nation’s frontier. |
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The sounds of the khen and bamboo flute resound joyfully during the spring festival in the highlands of Tuyen Quang. |
Translated by Chung Anh