Giant mushroom discovered in Binh Duong

June 8, 2011 about Community, News

LookAtVietnam - A woman from Lai Thieu town, Thuan An district in the southern province of Binh Duong on June 6, found out a big white mushroom which is over 50cm high.

Ms. Truong Anh Dao said while she was walking with her younger sister in the early morning of June 6, she saw a big white object on the foundation of an old brick kiln.

From a far distance, her younger sister claimed that the object is a palm-leaf conical hat which was left by some woman. But it turned out to be a giant mushroom, which is called ‘nam da lon’ (pig skin mushroom) by local residents.

Dao had to shake the mushroom for a while by both hands to pull it up. She planted the mushroom into a pot.

The mushroom is measured at 50cm in height, 50cm in diameter, 3.5kg in weight. Local people said they have never seen such a big mushroom in their lives. The biggest ones are just several taels in weight.

Last October, Mr. Manh The Binh from the central province of Phu Yen discovered a giant mushroom, which is 35cm high, 16cm in diameter.

According to the World Guinness Book, the world’s biggest mushroom is 45.35kg, discovered by a farmer in Dorset, the UK.

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“I can’t say what made me fall in love with Vietnam - that a woman’s voice can drug you; that everything is so intense. The colors, the taste, even the rain. Nothing like the filthy rain in London. They say whatever you’re looking for, you will find here. They say you come to Vietnam and you understand a lot in a few minutes, but the rest has got to be lived. The smell: that’s the first thing that hits you, promising everything in exchange for your soul. And the heat. Your shirt is straightaway a rag. You can hardly remember your name, or what you came to escape from. But at night, there’s a breeze. The river is beautiful. You could be forgiven for thinking there was no war; that the gunshots were fireworks; that only pleasure matters. A pipe of opium, or the touch of a girl who might tell you she loves you. And then, something happens, as you knew it would. And nothing can ever be the same again.”
― Graham Greene, The Quiet American

Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.