Purple on the mountain

For the people of Bay Nui, the rainy season is the time when trees sprout and grow, the season of gardens and rice fields covering the land in the above season. In addition, this is also the time when people enjoy admiring the scenery of their homeland with the seasons of wild flowers, typically the brilliant purple color of Lagerstroemia.

I am not from Bay Nui, but I have had the opportunity to be attached to this land. Going through many sunny seasons, experiencing many rainy seasons, I fully feel the hard work and diligence of the people here. And fortunately, I witnessed the seasons of wild Lagerstroemia. Indeed, if you are a nature lover, you will surely be amazed when you see wild Lagerstroemia blooming.

Unlike its relatives in the plains, wild Lagerstroemia blooms about a month later. However, they are superior in terms of both the number of flowers and the color. Those who are knowledgeable about this plant are always sure that wild Lagerstroemia has many different colors, from dark purple, light purple mixed with white to pink, red... There are outstanding trees, blooming 2 - 3 different colors of flowers. The flowers have large petals, forming lush clusters. Every time you look at wild Lagerstroemia flowers, you can easily think of them as orchid petals!

A poetic and peaceful corner on top of Ket mountain

To have a brilliant flowering season, wild Lagerstroemia must endure scorching sun and extreme drought in the highlands. When it rains, Lagerstroemia awakens. New buds sprout from the bare branches, signaling the return of the dreamy flowering season. Locals told me that the more severe the drought, the more brilliant the Lagerstroemia blooms.

Having the opportunity to go to the top of Ket Mountain (Thoi Son Ward, Tinh Bien Town), I was delighted to see the blooming season of wild Lagerstroemia. This year, it rained early, and the wild Lagerstroemia also bloomed with the rain. The brilliant clusters of flowers awakened the senses of the hiker. The road up the mountain was steep, with steps overlapping each other as far as the eye could see. As I walked, I wiped the sweat from my face. When I stopped to rest and look at the Lagerstroemia flowers, my fatigue was relieved.

I was accompanied by a few visitors from far away. They were particularly impressed by the Lagerstroemia trees on the steep slopes, claiming they had never seen such beautiful Lagerstroemia trees. Many even thought they were “fake flowers”, put up as tourist attractions. I laughed when I heard their stories, but I was not too surprised. Because, on the top of the high mountains, there are few trees that bloom as brilliantly as Lagerstroemia trees.

Reaching the top of Ket Mountain, I still saw the dense purple-flowered Lagerstroemia. The “overripe” petals falling in the high mountain wind made people feel strangely light-hearted. Seeing that scene, everyone was immersed in the beauty of nature. If the feeling of conquering the high mountain peak always makes people excited, then the wild purple-flowered Lagerstroemia season is the “reward”, the very unique beauty that makes them stay longer.

Not only beautiful flowers, wild Lagerstroemia is also present in the list of vegetables. Lagerstroemia shoots are bitter, eaten with Banh Xeo Nui Cam, "running out of dipping sauce"! Talking about Lagerstroemia cuisine, the Khmer ethnic minority in the Bay Nui region are very knowledgeable. They use Lagerstroemia shoots to cook soup with papaya flowers, quite delicious. Nowadays, this soup still occasionally appears in their meals.

Having the opportunity to go to the forest with the forest rangers, I learned that Lagerstroemia is not classified as a rare wood, but is still protected in their forest protection mission. Because, in addition to being a part of the forest resources, this tree also produces beautiful flowers, helping to make the forest rangers' trip less difficult.

For photography enthusiasts, they especially love the season of wild Lagerstroemia. My friends tried to equip themselves with flycams to get spectacular photos and videos of the wild Lagerstroemia season. Due to its unique beauty, the wild Lagerstroemia flower season is also sought after by young people to “check-in”, capturing impressive moments with nature.

Following the cycle of nature, the season of wild Lagerstroemia has returned, bringing with it a dreamy purple color covering the high mountain slopes. If you have the opportunity, come to the Bay Nui area at the beginning of the rainy season, to experience, to feel the brilliant Lagerstroemia season, to better understand the characteristic color in the diverse and majestic natural picture of this land.

THANH TIEN

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