Moving into the middle of May, seen streets throughout Ha Noi have become decorated with the bright purple tones of giant crape-myrtle flowers, known as “Bằng lăng” in Vietnamese, as they appear in full bloom, serving to create picturesque scenery.
May typically sees the streets of the capital decorated with the bright purple tones emitting from giant crape-myrtle flowers.
Bang Lang is a common flower that can be found throughout South Asia, with giant crape-myrtle trees planted to make urban landscapes appear more beautiful whilst also creating shade.
Crape-myrtle flowers often grow in clusters and can be between 20cm and 30cm long.
Each flower features six thin and light petals.
Blooming purple flowers tend to coincide with the end of the academic year.
The trees serve to bring more shade to commuters around the capital during the current hot spell.
A view of crape myrtles on Kim Ma street
Seeing the purple flowers around Ha Noi helps to make the capital even more pleasant place amid the scorching sun and soaring temperatures.
The colours of the flowers symbolise faithfulness, thereby becoming an indispensable part of life in the capital for local residents.
Crape myrtles can be seen growing around Ho Guom (Sword Lake).
A street corner in Hanoi is covered with elegant crape myrtles.
After they enter full bloom, the giant crape-myrtle flowers begin to fade before the leaves finally fall from their branches.
They usually blossom between late April and mid-June every year. Many people snap photos to keep nice memories of the blooming flowers.