Tri An revervoir "echoes the sound of spring"

The simple village behind Tri An lake

Following the path along Tri An dam and walking under the green tree lines, the tranquil road was peaceful in the afternoon. We visited a fishing village in Vinh Cuu district, where people come to make a living and settle here. Chatting with us, they reminisced about the past, the days when Tri An hydroelectric dam was newly built. The land was still wild, with dense forests everywhere. They came here to live mainly by fishing. Thanks to the large water flow, fish here grow quickly. Looking back, more than 30 years have passed. Each scene, each plant that was once unfamiliar, the wild land from years ago, is now familiar, becoming a green orchard.

The people of Vinh Cuu warmly welcomed us, offering fresh coconut water just picked from the garden, and fragrant ripe jackfruits freshly picked from the tree. The plants in this area are lush and sweet, just like the soul of the farmers who grow them. There is no noise or rush from the bustling city outside. The space in the village is really peaceful, with the sound of roosters crowing at noon, the sound of neighbors calling each other through the fence, and the simple and peaceful sounds of daily life.

The songs that the young people used to sing when building Tri An hydroelectric dam, the song “Tri An echoes in the spring” - Ton That Lap musician, still resonates today: “... Listen to the sound of the water flowing, my burning dreams inside me, the electricity lights up bright in my heart, bright in my beloved’s heart, etc.”