Snow white Easter lilies blanket Hanoi streets

April 04, 2018 | 16:54
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The delicate flowers of Liliumlongiflorum, or Easter lilies, are in full bloom on every corner of Hanoi’s streets in the early days of April.
snow white easter lilies blanket hanoi streets
Easter lilies are considered to be a symbol of April in Hanoi. They are sold by street vendors on many streets in the capital city of Hanoi.
snow white easter lilies blanket hanoi streets
Although Easter lilies are rather expensive in the early season, people are lining up to buy them by the bunch.
snow white easter lilies blanket hanoi streets
Easter lilies usually only last for one month from late March to early April.
snow white easter lilies blanket hanoi streets
With their subtle scent and elegant white petals, Easter lilies enthral many people.
snow white easter lilies blanket hanoi streets
Easter lilies stand out among other colourful flowers for sale on the street due to their simple beauty.
snow white easter lilies blanket hanoi streets
These days, Hanoians can easily see Easter lilies on Hanoi streets such as Thuy Khe, Le Duan, Nguyen Chi Thanh, and Lang.
snow white easter lilies blanket hanoi streets
The flower buds are carefully wrapped in netting.
snow white easter lilies blanket hanoi streets
Easter lilies are mostly grown in the Tay Tuu and Quang Ba flower villages in Hanoi. Growers have to plant bulbs of these flowers in September for them to bloom in time for April of the next year.
snow white easter lilies blanket hanoi streets
snow white easter lilies blanket hanoi streets
While the flowers are in season, young people love to take beautiful photos with Easter lilies.
snow white easter lilies blanket hanoi streets
snow white easter lilies blanket hanoi streets

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