Giant crape-myrtle flowers, known as "Bang Lang" in Vietnamese, can now be seen in full bloom throughout Hanoi, serving to bring a sense of poetic beauty to the capital during the start of summer.
Giant crape-myrtle flowers, known as “Bang Lang” in Vietnamese, can now be seen in full bloom throughout Hanoi, serving to bring a sense of poetic beauty to the capital during the start of summer.
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| May typically sees the streets of Hanoi decorated with the bright purple tones emitting from giant crape-myrtle flowers. |
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| Bang Lang is a common flower found throughout South Asia, with giant crape-myrtle trees planted to make urban landscapes appear more beautiful and also to create shade. |
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| Each flower features six thin and light petals. |
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| Crape-myrtle flowers often grow in clusters and can be between 20cm and 30cm long. |
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| The flowers are renowned for being the symbol of the capital, signalling the arrival of summer. |
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| Blooming purple flowers tend to coincide with the end of the students’ school year. |
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(Source: VOV)
