In April, loa ken (madonna lily) flowers are in blossom, marking a new season. So, travel to Hanoi in April, you will see madonna lily flowers along streets.
The flowers are in white or light green. They grow for 4 to 6 months before they are ready to be cutIts green colour and soft perfume inspire people.
The flowers brighten many streets of the capital city.
photo by break away
It goes with individual seller.
photo by break away
photo by break away
Suddenly, the season reminds me of the painting “the girl by the lily” of painter To Ngoc Van. The painting is simple, refined and devotional. The girl in the painting is a typical image of Hanoian girls with timid and mysterious characteristics. Why did the painter name the painting with lily flower? More importantly, the beauty of that painting, the girl as well as the flower can last through the time.
And can say: this flower season is a very particular character of Hanoi with flower peddlers around streets during April.