Seasons of fiery blossoms

In late spring, with its light rains, lush green grass, and many early-blooming flowers, the trees bear young fruit. Occasionally, there's a deep cold spell, popularly known as the "Nang Ban cold." In this somewhat gloomy weather, the kapok flowers burst into bloom, igniting the entire landscape. 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, blooming brilliantly, lining the dikes or standing alone in the middle of the fields, have inspired many photographers.

Join Vietnam.vn as we follow photographer Dao Canh on his journey to admire the kapok flowers as he visits many provinces and cities, from Hanoi to Bac Giang, Bac Ninh, Hai Duong, Nam Dinh, Thai Binh, Ninh Binh…