The Season of Bằng Lăng Flowers in Hanoi

Romantic Beauty Through the Lens

Come May, Hanoi bursts into a dreamy shade of purple with the arrival of Bằng Lăng flowers. This is the time when photographers enthusiastically capture the most beautiful moments of the season.

Bằng Lăng may not be as vibrant as the flamboyant flame trees, nor as intoxicating as milk flowers, but it carries its own distinct charm—one that is gentle and delicate. The purple hue of Bằng Lăng is not overly striking, but rather soft and romantic. The fragile petals flutter in the breeze like little purple bows, adding a poetic touch to the city streets.

Through my lens, Bằng Lăng flowers reveal themselves in many different forms. Sometimes they shine brightly under the summer sun, sometimes they appear soft and tender in the early morning mist, and sometimes they take on a romantic hue beneath the canopies of ancient trees. Each photo tells a story, capturing a different emotion.

Alongside the beauty of Bằng Lăng, the images of Hanoi’s daily life come together to create a peaceful, simple, yet utterly beautiful picture.