In May, Hanoi streets are decorated with the bright purple tones of giant crape-myrtle flowers, known as Bang Lang in Vietnamese.
In May, Hanoi streets are decorated with the bright purple tones of giant crape-myrtle flowers, known as Bang Lang in Vietnamese.
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| The giant crape-myrtle is a native plant of India, hence its other name, Pride of India. |
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| Crape myrtle has been grown in many places in Hanoi. |
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| The flower has been considered the symbol of the capital city, signalling the arrival of summer. |
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| Truc Khe street is decorated with giant crape-myrtle flowers. |
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| Crape-myrtle flowers on Kim Ma Street. |
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| The purple flowers make the city more pleasant on the scorching sun. |
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| After full bloom, the giant crape-myrtle flowers begin to fade and finally fall off from their branches. |
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(Source: VN
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(Source: VOV)
