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Lotus flower shows tranquil charm in summer heat

There is nothing more fascinating than wallowing in the picturesque and delicate aroma of lotus bulbs, spreading in the breezes in the heart of the capital city of Hanoi during sweltering summer days.
Thanh Nga
Lotus flower shows tranquil charm in summer heat ảnh 1Lotus flower shows tranquil charm in summer heat (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – There is nothing morefascinating than wallowing in the picturesque and delicate aroma of lotusbulbs, spreading in the breezes in the heart of the capital city of Hanoiduring sweltering summer days.

When lotus flower season comes in mid-summer, the West Lake area in Hanoibecomes awash with blooms, attracting hundreds of people to come to enjoy the tranquilbeauty of the flower and keep memories of it by taking pictures.

Hanoians andvisitors to the city treasure every moment of the lotus season, even though theseason comes every year.
Lotus flower shows tranquil charm in summer heat ảnh 2Do Quyen adores lotus flower (Photo: VNA)

Do Quyen, a Hanoi lady, adores lotus flower.

“I love lotusflower the most,” she said.

Quyen came to the West Lake so early in the morning as she wanted to take themost stunning moments of the lotus pond.

“Lotus represents for purity, graciousness and Buddhism.”

Being surroundedwith pure lotus flowers on a summer morning will make you feel at ease andpeaceful.
Lotus flower shows tranquil charm in summer heat ảnh 3Families bring kids to West Lake to take photos (Photo: VNA)

Besides youngsters, many families with kids also take this opportunity to comeand take pictures as they see the lotus flower-growing area in the West Lakevery appealing.

Hoang Thi Quyetcame to the West Lake-housed lotus pond with her family.

“This lotus pond is very beautiful so we want to keep memorable moments,”Quyet said.

Meanwhile, DangThi Hong Nhung said she came to the place every year to take photos with lotusflowers because of the pond’s appealing beauty.
Lotus flower shows tranquil charm in summer heat ảnh 4Lotus is the national flower of Vietnam (Photo: VNA)

Images of lotus and ladies in charming traditional long dresses have longinspired pictures, poems and music, captivating people all around the world wholove natural beauty and Vietnam. 
One is thenational flower, one is the national costume and both are symbols of purity,serenity, optimism, anything positive really.

The lotus blossom season is one of the charms possessed by Hanoi in general andthe West Lake in particular. The romantic and poetic lotus pond in the WestLake is memorable to not only Hanoians but travelers from far and wide.-VNA
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