Lotus flowers blooming in Hanoi amid sweltering summer

Thousands of lotus flowers have come into full bloom. The pristine beauty, simplicity, gentleness of lotus flower always make people passionate.
June 04, 2020 | 06:34
lotus flower blooming in hanoi amid sweltering summer Giant lotus leaf: Adult can stand up floating on its surface
lotus flower blooming in hanoi amid sweltering summer Hue draws attentions with summer flower carpets
lotus flower blooming in hanoi amid sweltering summer Hue’s lotus tea, the fine art in the tea culture
lotus flower blooming in hanoi amid sweltering summer
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Stretching along the S-shaped strip of land, the lotus symbolizes the elegance and nobility of Vietnamese people

lotus flower blooming in hanoi amid sweltering summer
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Lotus flowers in Red River ground are well-known for their large buds as well as pink and full of vitality petals

lotus flower blooming in hanoi amid sweltering summer
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Coming here, tourists can enjoy watching newly blooming flowers - a special gift that Hanoi capital offers

lotus flower blooming in hanoi amid sweltering summer
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Every dew-drop gathers on green lotus leaves

lotus flower blooming in hanoi amid sweltering summer
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Lotus flowers are simple but freshly fragrant which captivate tourists

lotus flower blooming in hanoi amid sweltering summer
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The lotus grows in mud but always rises above the water surface to get morning sunshine

lotus flower blooming in hanoi amid sweltering summer
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The lotus has an amazingly strong vitality and pure nature
lotus flower blooming in hanoi amid sweltering summer
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Not only is a pretty type of flower, but the lotus also bears lots of meanings

lotus flower blooming in hanoi amid sweltering summer
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The lotus is considered the symbol of Buddhism and the national flower of Vietnam. Its significances in Buddhism are intelligence, mercifulness, virtue, and purity

With alluring and pure beauty, lotus lagoon in Red River ground has become one of the most famous destinations of both domestic and foreign arrivals in every June.

lotus flower blooming in hanoi amid sweltering summer
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Besides, lotus flowers grown in West Lake have attracted a lot of attention.

lotus flower blooming in hanoi amid sweltering summer
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The lotus can be used to brew tea. The lotus tea is one traditional kind of drink of Vietnamese in general and Hanoians in particular

lotus flower blooming in hanoi amid sweltering summer
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lotus flower blooming in hanoi amid sweltering summer
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Every lotus season, there are a lot of people flocking to lotus lagoons to take photographs especially women and girls. They often wear “Ao dai”- one traditional dress of Vietnam.

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