The Pink Grass Season in Da Lat

(NADS) - During the rainy season, the Pink Grass grows densely like a giant green velvet carpet; in the dry season, it glows bright pink like a maiden's lips. Touched by KaHong's undying love, after her death, K'Suong transformed into a dewdrop, lingering on the Pink Grass every night "as an unending apology."

Legend of Pink Grass

Wedding photography

Once upon a time, in the La Ngu Thuong region (present-day Da Lat), there lived a beautiful and virtuous girl named Ka Hong. One day, she was captivated by K'Suong's flattering words: "The stars in the sky are not as beautiful as the moon / The girls in the region are not as beautiful as you." She proposed to him (according to the matriarchal system), but his father demanded an exorbitant dowry. Despite years of hard work, she couldn't afford the dowry and had to watch him marry another girl who was wealthier than herself. Heartbroken and despairing, she remained, working day and night, forgetting to eat and sleep until she was exhausted and took her own life. On her grave at the foot of the hill, a very strange kind of grass grew. In the rainy season, it grew densely like a green velvet carpet; in the dry season, it glowed bright pink like a young woman's cheeks. People affectionately named it Pink Grass. Grateful for Ka Hong's undying love, after his death, K'Suong transformed into a dewdrop, lingering on the Pink Grass every night "as an apology," never leaving her side. Only when the sun rises and melts the dew, it evaporates into water vapor and floats towards the sky, only to transform back into dew the following night, settling on the Pink Grass Hill. How mysterious and humane it is! Today, only in Da Lat and its surrounding areas can you find Pink Grass Hill, shrouded in dew each night like European snow in the middle of a Vietnamese summer.

Charming

Snowy hills

The two friends

Romantic and charming

The beginning of the dry season (November each year) is when the Pink Grass blooms, displaying its vibrant colors. With its vigorous and resilient nature, whether on barren rocky hills or red basalt soil, the Pink Grass always holds its head high in pride and defiance. In its springtime, the Pink Grass blossoms are covered in dew like white snow (morning) and burst into a brilliant pink (noon), then turn purplish-pink (afternoon). The grass's soft, silky hairs tickle and delight the touch. Pink Grass doesn't emit fragrance, but it's romantic, whimsical, and playfully interacts with the wind and dew. Disliking ostentation and commotion, Pink Grass seeks out quiet, secluded places. Simple and rustic, dressed in pink, it nestles in the embrace of its mother – nature – captivating even the most indifferent. Pink Grass remembers the wind and loves the dew. Whenever the dew arrives, it shyly sheds glistening tears, sending the dew the scent of true love. However, dew is a fickle creature, fond of wandering everywhere, bestowing love upon all things in heaven and earth. The pink grass, listless and sorrowful, day after day relies on the sun's light to highlight its pink hue, hoping that at night the dew will take pity on it and return.

Grass check-in

Pink Grass Kiss

Romantic Pink Grass

Horses and Pink Grass

Hunting for Pink Grass Photos

For the past few weeks, many people have been "going crazy" because they haven't seen the pink grass in Da Lat with their own eyes. For all photography enthusiasts, head to a pink grass hill before 5 AM to capture the delicate, snow-like grass in the cold mist. It's best to go by motorbike or car (4-7 seats), as you'll have to navigate winding, bumpy trails. Be careful not to accidentally step on the pink grass; the mist will dissipate, leaving the grass a pathetic mess and ruining the photos. Use a wide-angle lens to capture the vastness and grandeur of the pink grass hill. And don't forget to use a telephoto lens to highlight the sparkling dew drops on the grass tips. Smartphones, tablets (iPads), and cameras can all produce beautiful photos of the pink grass. Take pictures from many angles and at different times (morning, noon, afternoon, evening, night) to get many beautiful and unique shots. "Take pictures like you're shooting a gun"—hold your breath, pull the trigger, keep a steady hand, and the photos will be incredibly sharp. For the past two days, I've been taking photographer Ngan Lien (from Ha Nam province) on a trip, starting at 4 AM (from Bao Dai Palace) to the Pink Grass Hill in Suoi Vang (the most beautiful spot in Da Lat), just in time for sunrise. We took pictures non-stop, like a barrage of bullets, afraid that as the sun rose higher, the snow-covered hills and mist would dissipate, and we'd all disappear. When the sun rose (about two poles high), I saw many colorful tents belonging to backpackers from Hanoi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho, etc., sleeping in the forest near the Pink Grass Hill, competing to take selfies and post them on Facebook to show off to their friends. Then, hundreds of young men and women, and dozens of couples, all vying to take pictures with the Pink Grass. It was incredibly lively, bustling, and exciting. I'm usually lucky when I'm hunting for photos in Da Lat. These past few days were no different; I chose the most beautiful patch of Pink Grass, waited... And, sure enough, a little while later I encountered a "heavenly beauty." These are young, beautiful students, artists, models, and civil servants who are fascinated by the pink grass and pose for photos for free. Some even bring their Alaskan Malamutes along. They eagerly ask for photos and pose like they're possessed, afraid of missing the "golden moment." Besides Suoi Vang and around Lang Biang mountain, pink grass also grows abundantly in Trai Mat, Thai Phien, Da Sar, and Biduop-Nui Ba National Park... I met K'Than (perhaps a descendant of K'Suong) who makes a living harvesting the pink grass in chunks and selling it to everyone. Recognizing the value of pink grass, Lac Duong district (which will be merged into Da Lat city according to the recently announced plan) has organized the "Lang Biang Pink Grass Festival" six times (every two years) with many attractive activities such as: bareback horse racing festival, Lang Biang food and rice wine festival, online photo contest "Pink Grass Matchmaking"... in response to the Da Lat Flower Festival.

Proposal on the grass

Grass love

Along with countless other flowers, the Pink Grass has contributed to the brand of "Da Lat - Top 52 most attractive destinations in the world ." The Pink Grass is the "new ambassador" of Da Lat - the City of Flower Festivals in Vietnam. Come to Da Lat to experience, admire, and take photos with the Pink Grass. Who knows, you might even capture a world-famous photo of the Pink Grass!

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