Royal poinciana flower season in the city

By: Nam Nguyen | April 9, 2024

(To Quoc) - The kapok tree is usually associated with the peaceful scenery of the countryside. However, in the heart of Hanoi , one can still find kapok trees that seem to ignite the sky with their vibrant blossoms.

Hanoi has twelve seasons of flowers, each with its own unique beauty. And every year in March and April, when spring transitions into summer, we see the "Shining kapok tree in bloom. From the depths of the banyan tree and village communal house..." ablaze with the vibrant red of kapok flowers, like a burning, intense yearning.

The kapok tree is also known simply as Bombax ceiba, or in the Central Highlands as pơ lang. In Vietnam, kapok trees can be found in many villages in the North, sometimes standing majestically at the edge of the village, sometimes alone in the middle of a field, or along dike roads…

In particular, the Hoan Kiem Lake area also attracts a large number of people who come to admire and capture beautiful images of the "rice flower season".

The period when the kapok flowers are in full bloom lasts for 2-3 weeks, usually until the end of March and the beginning of April.

Hai Son (Da Nang) said: "While traveling around Ho Guom Lake, I witnessed the beautiful kapok flowers in bloom. I've known about them for a long time, but only now have I had the opportunity to take photos to preserve the memory."

The ancient Turtle Tower is bathed in the vibrant red of the kapok flowers.

The kapok tree by Ho Guom Lake is in full bloom this year, its entire trunk covered in a stunning red color, attracting many people to come and take photos.

The The Huc Bridge and Ngoc Son Temple are partially hidden behind vibrant kapok flowers.

In downtown Hanoi, it's not difficult to spot vibrant red kapok trees towering above the buildings.

The vibrant red of the kapok flowers blankets the street leading to the Vietnam Historical Museum (Hoan Kiem district), creating a poetic scene.

The ancient kapok tree at the Vietnam Historical Museum has a trunk so large that it would take four people to encircle it.

On Phuong Mai street (Dong Da district, Hanoi), many kapok trees are blooming with vibrant red flowers, attracting the attention of many passersby.

The frequent passage of North-South trains past this rice plant creates a beautiful backdrop for photography enthusiasts to capture.

The kapok flower has single petals, with 5 large, thick petals that are distinctively not close together but bloom at the same time.

The kapok flower is not ostentatious or flamboyant, yet it has been closely associated with generations of Vietnamese people. Its red color has entered poetry, becoming familiar and intimate.

The kapok tree possesses the rustic, simple beauty of the countryside. In downtown Hanoi, kapok trees are not as commonly planted as in rural areas. However, the kapok blossom season in Hanoi remains a special and cherished gift for the people of the capital city.

Source: https://toquoc.vn/mua-hoa-gao-trong-pho-20240409161656676.htm