Welcome lotus season in May
(Baonghean.vn) - In May, when the lily season ends, lotus flowers in the ponds begin to bloom. The simple lotus flowers give off a gentle, intoxicating fragrance.
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| Lotus season begins in May and ends in September. Amidst the harsh, blazing summer sun, a lotus pond exudes a sweet fragrance that seems to soothe people’s hearts. Photo: Phu Nguyen Ha |
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| The lotus flower fully embodies the noble philosophical and humanistic meanings, the meaning of yin and yang and the five elements and the rising power of a strong will to live like the Vietnamese people. Therefore, the lotus flower was chosen as the national flower. Photo: Trung Ha |
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| The lake reflects the pink lotus. Photo: Trung Ha |
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| During lotus season, many young people visit lotus ponds to take souvenir photos. Photo by Huy Thu |
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| Young girl shyly beside lotus. Photo by Huy Thu |
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| A shy blooming lotus bud. Photo: Trung Ha |
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| A lotus petal gently falls, a very peaceful image. Photo: Quoc Dan |
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| "In the pond, nothing is more beautiful than the lotus/ Green leaves, white flowers, and yellow stamens...". Besides creating an attractive landscape, the lotus also brings nutritional value to humans. Interestingly, all parts of the lotus plant are used as medicine. Photo: Phu Nguyen Ha |
