Emergence of blossoming crape myrtle flowers in Hanoi marks arrival of summer
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(VOVWORLD) - With giant crape-myrtle flowers, known as “Bang Lang” in Vietnamese, appearing in full bloom throughout Hanoi, a picturesque scenery has been created throughout many streets of the capital.
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| The streets of Hanoi in May have been transformed with a purple colour following the emergence of giant crape myrtles, known locally as Bang Lang. |
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| The elegant flower is widely viewed as a symbol of the capital, with locals believing that their emergence signals the arrival of summer. |
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| Crape-myrtle flowers typically grow in clusters and can be between 20cm and 30cm in length. |
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| Bang Lang is a common flower found throughout South Asia, with giant crape-myrtle trees planted in order to make urban landscapes appear more beautiful and also as a means of creating shade. |
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| The trees help to bring shade to commuters around the capital during hot spells in the summer. |
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| Each flower features six thin and light petals. They usually blossom from late April to mid-June every year. |
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| Trees can easily be found on Kim Ma, Hoang Minh Giam, Giai Phong, Tran Thai Tong, and Xa Dan streets. |
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| Blooming purple flowers tend to coincide with the end of the academic year. |
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