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| The lotus not only symbolises purity, grace, and the resilient spirit of the Vietnamese people, but also reflects the essence of Eastern culture and Buddhism. |
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| Its fragile petals, layered delicately atop one another, quietly spread a pure and soothing scent. |
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| Under the morning sun, pink lotus buds glow radiantly amidst a sea of green leaves. |
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| Lotus blossoms perfume the air, blooming continuously from Sen Village, President Ho Chi Minh’s paternal hometown, to Hoang Tru, his maternal village. |
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| Alongside the red lotus ponds, white lotus blossoms also bloom in quiet harmony. |
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| At the Kim Lien Historical Relic Site, lotus blossoms have bloomed in abundance, honouring the memory of President Ho Chi Minh. |
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| Lotus arrangements have become highlights at the rural market fair in Kim Lien Commune, welcoming the 2025 Sen Village Festival. |
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| The lotus blossoms not only bear witness to changes in rural life but also contribute to socio-economic development in the region. Several lotus-derived products have been recognised by the Nghe An Provincial People’s Committee as One Commune, One Product (OCOP) items, including: lotus heart tea, lotus leaf tea, lotus rice-scented tea, and butter-roasted dried lotus seeds. |
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| In recent years, the area of lotus cultivation in Kim Lien Commune has expanded significantly. |
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| Lotus flowers not only beautify the landscape and improve local incomes but also enchant countless visitors returning to President Ho Chi Minh’s hometown. |









