A PEACEFUL COUNTRY AFTERNOON

Contest Entry Code: 723b024dcf3646459be7405319d90369

Unit: Individual

Place of creation: My Trung 1 Hamlet, Tam Binh Commune, Vinh Long Province, Xã Tam Bình, Vĩnh Long, Việt Nam

This photograph captures a tranquil sunset over Tam Bình, Vĩnh Long. As the sun sets, the sky seems woven with vibrant ribbons of orange, yellow, and purple, then fading into a deep blue. The familiar coconut and banana trees cast their reflections onto the calm water, creating a beautiful mirror-like scene of the countryside. All of this evokes a sense of peace, simplicity, yet profound sacredness, for this place holds the breath of the land, its people, and cherished memories. Looking at this scenery, one not only sees the beauty of nature but also feels the slow, gentle pace of life in this riverside region. No matter how far one travels, moments like these always remind us of home – a place where coconut trees lean gently, birds call in the late afternoon, and human warmth abounds. Tam Bình – Vĩnh Long, a rustic yet vibrant countryside, will forever be a peaceful haven to return to.