Giant crape-myrtle flowers, known as "Bang lang" in Vietnamese, are now blooming beautifully throughout Thuan Nam district, Ninh Thuan province, bringing a sense of poetic beauty to the coastal land as summer is coming.
Giant crape-myrtle flowers, known as “Bang lang” in Vietnamese, are now blooming beautifully throughout Thuan Nam district, Ninh Thuan province, bringing a sense of poetic beauty to the coastal land as summer is coming.
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| The striking purplish hues of giant crape-myrtle flowers add a touch of colour to the summer. |
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| Bang lang is a common flower found throughout South Asia, with giant crape-myrtle trees planted to make rural 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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| A fresh morning starts with a torch of romantic purple colour. |
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| After fully blooming, the rich colours of giant crape-myrtle flowers begin to fade and finally fall off from their branches altogether. |
(Source: VNA)
