500-year-old banyan tree in Then Sin commune recognized as national heritage tree

The majestic beauty of the ancient banyan tree in Then Sin commune, Tam Duong district, Lai Chau province. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
The ancient banyan tree is recognized as Vietnam's heritage tree on May 20, 2024. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
The grand root system of the ancient 500-year-old banyan tree in Then Sin commune. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh

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500-year-old banyan tree in Then Sin commune recognized as national heritage tree

05/23/2024 19:46 | TTXVN

A 500-year-old banyan tree (known locally as “cay da”, a fig that develops accessory trunks from adjacent prop roots, allowing the tree to spread outwards indefinitely) in Then Sin commune has witnessed the history of the ethnic communities in Lai Chau province. The ancient banyan tree possesses magnificent and majestic beauty with a circumference of 10,6m and a base diameter of 3,37m; a height 21,2m; the foliage is luxuriant, shading an area of more than 170m wide. According to Vietnamese myths, banyan tree is the home of gods, protecting villagers and giving them luck. The ancient tree in Then Sin commune, Tam Duong district has recently been recognized as Vietnam heritage tree, for it has survived through different time periods and carried spiritual and cultural meaning for local communities. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh

500-year-old banyan tree in Then Sin commune recognized as national heritage tree

A 500-year-old banyan tree (known locally as “cay da”, a fig that develops accessory trunks from adjacent prop roots, allowing the tree to spread outwards indefinitely) in Then Sin commune has witnessed the history of the ethnic communities in Lai Chau province. The ancient banyan tree possesses magnificent and majestic beauty with a circumference of 10,6m and a base diameter of 3,37m; a height 21,2m; the foliage is luxuriant, shading an area of more than 170m wide. According to Vietnamese myths, banyan tree is the home of gods, protecting villagers and giving them luck. The ancient tree in Then Sin commune, Tam Duong district has recently been recognized as Vietnam heritage tree, for it has survived through different time periods and carried spiritual and cultural meaning for local communities. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
500-year-old banyan tree in Then Sin commune recognized as national heritage tree

A 500-year-old banyan tree (known locally as “cay da”, a fig that develops accessory trunks from adjacent prop roots, allowing the tree to spread outwards indefinitely) in Then Sin commune has witnessed the history of the ethnic communities in Lai Chau province. The ancient banyan tree possesses magnificent and majestic beauty with a circumference of 10,6m and a base diameter of 3,37m; a height 21,2m; the foliage is luxuriant, shading an area of more than 170m wide. According to Vietnamese myths, banyan tree is the home of gods, protecting villagers and giving them luck. The ancient tree in Then Sin commune, Tam Duong district has recently been recognized as Vietnam heritage tree, for it has survived through different time periods and carried spiritual and cultural meaning for local communities. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh
500-year-old banyan tree in Then Sin commune recognized as national heritage tree

A 500-year-old banyan tree (known locally as “cay da”, a fig that develops accessory trunks from adjacent prop roots, allowing the tree to spread outwards indefinitely) in Then Sin commune has witnessed the history of the ethnic communities in Lai Chau province. The ancient banyan tree possesses magnificent and majestic beauty with a circumference of 10,6m and a base diameter of 3,37m; a height 21,2m; the foliage is luxuriant, shading an area of more than 170m wide. According to Vietnamese myths, banyan tree is the home of gods, protecting villagers and giving them luck. The ancient tree in Then Sin commune, Tam Duong district has recently been recognized as Vietnam heritage tree, for it has survived through different time periods and carried spiritual and cultural meaning for local communities. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Oanh

500-year-old banyan tree in Then Sin commune recognized as national heritage tree

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