Pigeons bring touch of peace to downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Amid the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City, residents have grown accustomed to a familiar sight each morning and during the evening rush hour: flocks of pigeons gliding leisurely across the city skyline and streets.
No one knows exactly who owns these pigeons, but over generations, they have multiplied and become a distinctive part of the cityscape–a gentle symbol of peace and tranquility amid the frenetic pace of urban life.
From Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street and Lam Son Park to Le Van Tam Park, Tuoi Tre (Youth) online newspaper’s reporters have ventured out to experience the rhythm of city life and capture heartwarming moments featuring these birds.
Many residents stop by to visit the pigeons and feed them early in the morning. Photo: Huu Duy / Tuoi Tre
The flock swoops down into the President Ho Chi Minh Monument Park to forage for food. Photo: Huu Duy / Tuoi Tre
Many residents say that flocks of pigeons gliding leisurely along the city’s streets have become a symbol of peace and tranquility. Photo: Huu Duy / Tuoi Tre
No one knows who owns these pigeons, but over generations, they have multiplied and thrived on the food and affection of city residents. Photo: Huu Duy / Tuoi Tre
Pigeons usually forage in the early morning and during the evening rush hour. The image pictured at Lam Son Park in Saigon Ward. Photo: Ky Phong / Tuoi Tre
Many people, still wearing their helmets, stop briefly to scatter a handful of food for the pigeons before heading to work. Photo: Ky Phong / Tuoi Tre
For Loc, feeding the pigeons every other day has become a routine. He says he has kept up the habit for 10 years, growing fond of the birds and cherishing them as a part of his life. Photo: Ky Phong / Tuoi Tre
Watching the birds forage and soar around them, many people feel a sense of calm and peace, momentarily forgetting the hustle and bustle of urban life. Photo: Ky Phong / Tuoi Tre
The pigeons mainly feed on rice, mung beans, corn and bread crumbs. Photo: Ky Phong / Tuoi Tre
At many events in Ho Chi Minh City, the release of white doves is seen as a symbol of peace and tranquility in the city. Photo: Duyen Phan / Tuoi Tre
Recently, an incident involving the capture of pigeons has been widely shared on social media, drawing strong condemnation from many residents. They hope city dwellers will raise awareness, spread the word and help protect these birds, which have become a symbol of peace and a distinctive part of the city’s identity. Photo: Huu Duy / Tuoi Tre
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