The season of fiery blossoms

In late spring, with its light rains, lush green grass, and many early spring flowers blooming on trees bearing young fruit, there are occasional periods of intense cold, often referred to as the "Nang Ban cold spell" in folklore. In this somewhat gloomy weather, the kapok flowers burst into bloom, igniting the entire landscape.

Join photographer Dao Canh as he admires the kapok flowers on his journey through many provinces and cities, from Hanoi to Bac Giang, Bac Ninh, Hai Duong, Nam Dinh, Thai Binh , Ninh Binh… In late spring, there's a light drizzle, the grass turns lush green, many flowers bloom in early spring, and trees bear young fruit. Occasionally, there's a deep cold spell, which the locals often call the "Nang Ban cold spell." In that somewhat gloomy weather, the kapok flowers bloomed like flames across the land. Along with rivers, docks, and village courtyards, kapok trees are often associated with the image of the Northern Vietnamese countryside. Simple as its name suggests, the kapok flower possesses a rustic beauty, remembered for its thick, curved petals in a warm red hue. The kapok trees, with their vibrant blossoms illuminating a corner of the sky, lining the dike roads or standing alone in the middle of the fields, have inspired many photographers.

Author: Dao Canh

Heritage Magazine