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| From June to August, thousands of lotus flaunt their deep pink from beyond their green leaves, creating a truly Vietnamese scene of natural beauty. VNA/VNS Photos An Thành Đạt |
Every year in June, the capital city of Hà Nội is filled with the delicate and serene beauty of lotus flowers. The city’s numerous lotus ponds showcase the most beautiful and vibrant blooms, creating a stunning natural spectacle. It is also an ideal time for lotus lovers to come and take photos of the beauty of Việt Nam’s national flower.
It is hard to fully describe the pure beauty of the lotus – a flower that is so familiar to the Vietnamese. From childhood to adulthood, and when travelling around the world, the image of the lotus always brings back memories of their homeland. The flower has become a symbol of the culture, spirit, and character of the Vietnamese people.
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| The lotus has become a symbol of the culture, spirit, and character of the Vietnamese people. |
The lotus flower can be used as food, medicine, and a beverage to promote a healthy and pure lifestyle. Even after the flower has withered and the leaves have fallen, the fragrance of the lotus lingers on, evoking a sense of nostalgia and longing.
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| Residents in Tây Hồ District, home to many lotus ponds in the capital city, make tea from the dried flowers and leaves. |
Every part of the lotus plant – the flower, stems, seeds, and roots – contribute to people’s daily lives with their unique properties and benefits. The flower can be used as an elegant decoration, while its seeds and roots are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as diarrhoea, insomnia, and high blood pressure. Lotus tea, made from dried flowers and leaves, is a popular beverage that is believed to improve digestion and promote relaxation.
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| Every part of the lotus plant – the flower, stems, seeds, and roots – contribute to people’s daily lives with their unique properties and benefits. |
In addition to their health benefits, lotus flowers are also used in Vietnamese cuisine for their delicate and sweet flavour. Lotus seeds are used in desserts such as sweet soup and mooncakes, while lotus root is a common ingredient in stir-fry dishes and soups.
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| Visitors to the region will fall in love with the pure and elegant beauty of the flower. |
The lotus evokes memories of a peaceful and serene childhood, keeping alive sweet memories in the heart of every Vietnamese. Nowadays, the tranquil lotus lakes serve as “green lungs” and popular “check-in” destinations for young women every summer who want to preserve forever the pure and gentle beauty of nature. VNS
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| As a new day begins, the sun’s rays reach the delicate lotus buds, beaming prisms of light through the droplets of early morning dew. |
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