Admire the blooming lotus ponds in President Ho Chi Minh's hometown.
Duc Anh•May 10, 2020 09:10
(Baonghean.vn) - During these days of May, visiting President Ho Chi Minh's hometown, it's not difficult to spot lotus ponds in full bloom.
Every year around May, in President Ho Chi Minh's hometown, the lotus ponds begin to bloom brilliantly. Photo: Duc AnhThe lotus petals, adorned with golden stamens, and the green leaves, like the brim of a graceful hat, await a gentle breeze to sway softly with the rippling water. Photo: Duc AnhThe lotus flower has long been intimately connected with the spiritual life of the Vietnamese people. Growing in brown mud yet exuding a pure fragrance, the lotus has for generations been a symbol of genuine, simple, and unpretentious beauty. Photo: Duc AnhThese days, despite the scorching sun, many women are flocking to lotus ponds to take souvenir photos. Photo: Duc AnhMany young women believe that a girl's youth must include a photoshoot posing with lotus flowers. Photo: Duc AnhYoung woman poses with lotus flowers. (Duc Anh)Don't forget to capture memorable moments by the lotus pond. Photo: Duc AnhEarlier this year, in the villages of Lang Sen, President Ho Chi Minh's birthplace, many lotus pond projects were constructed by various organizations to create an impressive highlight for tourists visiting his hometown. Photo: Duc Anh
