Video - The Legend of Watermelon Island

However, Mai An Tiêm did not lose hope. He believed that hard work and perseverance could overcome any difficulty. As he was walking along the beach one day, he found some strange black seeds that had washed ashore. Curious, he decided to plant them in the sandy soil. Days passed, and the seeds sprouted into green vines. As time went on, the vines bore large, green fruits. When the fruits ripened, Mai An Tiêm cut one open and discovered its red flesh and sweet, refreshing taste. He realized that this was no ordinary fruit but something special. Mai An Tiêm called this fruit "dua hau," or watermelon. He and his family ate the melons to survive, and they planted more seeds to grow even more. Soon, their small island was covered with watermelon plants, providing an abundance of food. As word spread of the delicious fruit, passing sailors and traders came to the island to buy the watermelons. Mai An