VietNamNet
Bridge – Sheep, needless to say, are endemic to temperate zones,
especially so in Western countries. But one passing through Phan Rang
City in Ninh Thuan Province may not believe in their eyes seeing herds
of sheep gazing on a gigantic hill about 15 kilometers south of the
city. It is a bit strange to see sheep being raised under scorching heat
and strong winds in Ninh Thuan.
Sheep first appeared in the region since the nineteenth century when
traders imported them from India. They were brought to Vietnam to serve
as offerings by Cham followers of Brahma. Through the years, they have
adapted themselves to the tropical climate in the province and developed
strongly. The slight difference, if any, is that the animals in Phan
Rang grow less fur than sheep in temperate regions.
Sheep can feed
on many kinds of grasses, even cactus, and herdsmen let them graze
freely from the hill to the field. Shepherds take them home when the
sunset comes over the hill.
Source: SGT/VNN - http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/travel/108757/strange-herds-in-phan-rang.html
Comments
Post a Comment