A Paddy Story

A glimpse into the pearls of heaven.

Here in the Mekong Delta, every grain is a story waiting to be savored.

Let’s go

  • Interviewing a former farmer and current field owner

    “You can’t take samples from that field, you should try mine over here.” I turned back and saw a man of around 60-70 with a bright smile casually strolling to where I stood. The man, the owner of the field, told us he no longer worked on the field and claimed that some of his… Read more

  • Interviewing a rice farmer

    As I have told you in the previous post, I went on a trip to rice fields in Long An this month! In fact, this time two days ago, I was wading through the crop water and trying to gently dig out a small block of soil in a way that the plants would not… Read more

  • How the farmers bring the rice plants to life

    The rice plant has been a vital symbol in numerous literary works due to its cultural and agricultural significance. This piece examines the complex process of rice cultivation, detailing each step from choosing the right variety, land and seedbed preparation, to crop management, and harvest. The process includes specialized stages for irrigation, fertilization, weed and… Read more

  • A dive into Vietnamese literature on rice

    (Putting my literature lessons to use) As Vietnam grew from a wet rice civilization, rice has been the companion of many people living in agricultural regions.  Rice growing experiences, information about rice, and advice about rice cultivation are often conveyed by farmers in many short, easy-to-remember folk songs to pass down by word of mouth.… Read more

  • Pearls?

    If you haven’t already guessed what I am referring to, then I will tell you: it’s rice. Pearl – such a beautiful yet bizarre way to allude to something seemingly simple…or is it?  A brief biology lesson on this awesome cereal grain:  Rice plants live in water, are monocotyledons, and are self-pollinating plants. The structure… Read more

About me

Hello there! I’m Lam, though you can call me Jude. Currently a high school senior in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, I am a nature lover (particularly soil!) and a running enthusiast. With a curious mind and unrested feet, I want to capture the quirks of all that catches the eye. 

Some random facts about me:

  • I have the ability to devour a trilogy in less than 3 days.
  • I love my fish and I’m a regular r/Aquarium visitor.
  • I once made my own alphabet and wrote my diaries with it, which now probably enter the world’s unsolved secret codes.

Jokes aside, I am so grateful that you are here. I want to give you the warmest embrace and best wishes!