Hanoi romantic in season of Ban flower
On these days, Bac Son road in front of President Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum in Hanoi becomes more cheerful as many young people come here to take photos with the Ban (Bauhinia Variegata) flowers.
On these days, Bac Son road in front of President Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum in Hanoi becomes more cheerful as many young people come here to take photos with the Ban (Bauhinia Variegata) flowers.
The white and purple Ban flower is typical of the northern mountainous region of Vietnam, and usually blossoms in spring.
Despite of having no century-old Ban flower trees in Hanoi, like in Dien Bien province, the flower in Hanoi contributes to beautify the city.
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Ban flower blossoms in Hanoi after long winter.
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The flower starts budding in the second lunar month and blooms in the third lunar month.
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Many young people take photos with the flowers.
( Compiled by VNF )
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