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Under the March sky, Hanoi enters the season of the crape myrtle blossoms – a season of pure white, gentle yet fragile and captivating. The trees suddenly don a white cloak, transforming seemingly ordinary streets and corners into something strangely poetic. In the still slightly chilly spring air, the white blossoms blanket the space with a serene beauty, evoking dreamy feelings about time and memories.
The white blossoms of the crape myrtle trees burst forth against the blue sky of Hanoi, creating a poetic and peaceful scene.
Le Dinh Hoa, a 28-year-old man born and raised in Ha Dong, is a photography enthusiast passionate about capturing beautiful moments of Hanoi. During the blooming season of the crape myrtle flowers, he picks up his camera, wanders through familiar streets, and searches for the most beautiful viewpoints to capture the pristine white blossoms of this flower.
"Seeing the crape myrtle blossoms covering the trees in white, I felt a strange sense of peace and tranquility. That white color isn't as vibrant as the flamboyant tree blossoms, nor as intensely fragrant as the milk flower, but carries a hint of fragility, a touch of sadness, and a sense of nostalgia," Hoa shared.
Hanoi residents stop beneath the crape myrtle trees, taking the opportunity to capture the rare moments of the flowering season.
Every March, the crape myrtle trees on Hanoi's streets unexpectedly burst into bloom, bursting with color for a very short time before the gentle spring breezes carry away the delicate petals, leaving a thin layer of white on the sidewalks. The crape myrtle flowers are beautiful but fleeting, which only makes people cherish the moment they get to admire them even more.
Hoa often seeks out familiar spots during the flowering season, such as Trung Tu area, the Diplomatic Quarter, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, or Phe La Ngoc Ha – where the crape myrtle blossoms burst forth in the heart of the city. Each street corner, each row of trees, evokes a different emotion, a unique beauty. "I like taking photos at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum the most, because the scenery is both solemn and poetic. The clusters of pure white crape myrtle flowers stand out against the blue sky, blending with the tranquil space, making one feel more relaxed," he said.
The pristine clusters of crape myrtle flowers sway in the breeze, carrying with them the gentle beauty of March.
Unlike other flowering seasons that last for months, the crape myrtle blossoms come and go very quickly. In just one or two weeks, from the time they bloom until the last petals fall, Hanoi transforms into a different color. But it is precisely because of this brevity that the crape myrtle blossoms become all the more memorable, a reminder of the beauty of the ephemeral things in life.
The crape myrtle flowers bloom profusely on the small street, covering the sidewalk with a delicate white carpet.
A corner of Hanoi suddenly becomes more romantic when the white blossoms of the crape myrtle tree blanket the entire space.
For photography enthusiasts like Hoa, each flowering season is an opportunity to find beautiful shots, but more than that, it's a chance to experience Hanoi in a very unique way. "Every time I raise my camera, I not only want to capture the image, but also want to preserve my own emotions in that moment. A peaceful, pristine Hanoi in the white blossoms of the crape myrtle tree – that's what I always want to remember," he confided.
Amidst the hustle and bustle of life, the white blossoms of the crape myrtle tree offer a poetic moment of tranquility, making everyone want to stop and admire them.
People walk along streets lined with blooming crape myrtle trees, carrying with them an indescribable feeling of longing.
The crape myrtle blossom season has arrived again this year, bringing with it the gentle breezes of March and blossoming trees like white clouds floating in the heart of the city. Standing amidst a street overflowing with flowers, one easily forgets the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Only a gentle Hanoi remains, where the delicate white of the crape myrtle blossoms touches the deepest emotions in the human heart.
