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Hanoi streets turn purple with crape myrtle flowers

With giant crape-myrtle flowers, known as “Bang Lang” in Vietnamese, appearing in full bloom throughout Hanoi, picturesque scenery has been created on many streets throughout the capital.

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12 May, 2023

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hanoi streets turn purple with crape myrtle flowers picture 2 — The elegant flower is widely viewed as a symbol of the capital, with locals believing that their emergence signals the arrival of summer.

hanoi streets turn purple with crape myrtle flowers picture 3 — Crape-myrtle flowers typically grow in clusters and can be anywhere between 20cm and 30cm in length.

hanoi streets turn purple with crape myrtle flowers picture 4 — Each flower features a total of six thin and light petals. They usually blossom between late April and mid-June every year.

hanoi streets turn purple with crape myrtle flowers picture 5 — The purple flowers make the city appear more pleasant under the scorching sun.

hanoi streets turn purple with crape myrtle flowers picture 6 — After they enter full bloom, the giant crape-myrtle flowers begin to fade before finally falling off from their branches.

hanoi streets turn purple with crape myrtle flowers picture 7 — Bang Lang is a common flower that can be found throughout South Asia, with giant crape-myrtle trees planted in order to make urban landscapes appear more beautiful, with this also being a means of creating more shade.

hanoi streets turn purple with crape myrtle flowers picture 8 — The trees help to bring shade to commuters who travel around the capital during hot spells in the summer.

hanoi streets turn purple with crape myrtle flowers picture 9 — Trees can easily be found on Tran Huy Lieu, Trich Sai, and Xa Dan streets.

hanoi streets turn purple with crape myrtle flowers picture 10 — The sight of the blooming purple flowers tends to coincide with the end of the academic year.

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