In a heartwarming display of community spirit, a group of foreign tourists enthusiastically helped farmers in Tam Coc - Bich Dong (Ninh Binh province) rake rice and bring rice from drying ground into home ahead of an impending rainstorm.
Recently, a video surfaced on social media showing these tourists assisting Ninh Binh farmers with raking rice to avoid the incoming rain. The tourists, equipped with rakes and brooms, worked alongside the farmers with great enthusiasm.
The video quickly captured the online community's attention, with many praising the tourists' efforts. Comments included sentiments such as "This is a great travel experience" and "A memorable trip."
Le Thi Quynh Hoa, 25, from Ninh Binh, recorded the video. Hoa explained that she witnessed this scene near Tam Coc - Bich Dong tourtist attraction (Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh) on June 10.
"I was surprised by how much people loved and cared about the video. I hope to spread positive energy and joy to everyone," Hoa shared, reflecting on the video's reception.
Hoa noted that such scenes have become common in Ninh Binh, where foreign tourists often engage in local agricultural activities. "Around my house, tourists are excited to plant and harvest rice, bail water, catch fish, then enjoy meals and sing karaoke with the locals," she added.
Ninh Binh continues to attract international tourists with its stunning natural landscapes and diverse experiences. During the 2024 Tourism Week "The Golden Color of Tam Coc - Trang An" (held from June 1 - 8), the region welcomed 285,000 visitors, including 61,000 international tourists.
Foreign tourists planting rice in Sa Pa. (Source: Vang A Sau).
In another instance, social media shared a video of foreign tourists wading through mud to plant rice in Sa Pa (Lao Cai).
This video was posted by Vang A Sau, a 25-year-old H'Mong tour guide in Sa Pa. Sau explained that the video featured a group of French students studying in Hanoi who visited Sa Pa.
"I took them to my family's rice fields in Muong Hoa valley to experience planting rice like the H'Mong people. The guests, being young, were very interested in this activity. Despite being covered in mud and tired after over an hour of planting rice, everyone was happy and excited," Sau said.
The video garnered nearly 1 million views and 2,000 comments within 24 hours. Many viewers remarked on the uniqueness of the experience, noting that it provided foreign tourists with a deeper understanding of the life and culture of the people in Sa Pa.
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