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. Amid the harsh, blazing summer sun, a lotus pond exudes a fragrant scent 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 the five elements of yin and yang 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 surface 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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| A shy girl next to a lotus. Photo by Huy Thu |
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| A shyly blooming lotus bud. Photo: Trung Ha |
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| A lotus petal gently falls, such a 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 pistils...". 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 |