Every early morning, if you are in Hanoi, stepping out of the house will see crisscrossing the streets with flower stalls and carts full of fragrant lotus flowers. The lotus flowers that are sold for sale are those that have bloomed so that the inner petals and petals can be seen. Lotus is brought home to plug, overnight, the flowers bloom, rounder than the bowl of soup, the petals of the rose are bright, the fragrance is fragrant throughout the room. Visiting offices and small houses, it is also easy to see vases of lotus flowers with light pink, dark pink or white colors… The gentle fragrance makes the whole room more cool and full of life. Coming to Hanoi, whenever people mention lotus, people immediately think of the famous Tay Ho lotus region. Between the sweltering summer months and the hot sun, Hanoi still has a poetic and ethereal corner, where Hanoians seem to temporarily put aside their daily busyness to wake up early to see the pink lotus buds. budding, immersed in the lotus aroma of West Lake and leisurely sip a cup of tea marinated with fragrant lotus flowers. At West Lake, when the lotus season comes, this place is likened to a picture with two colors of lotus leaves and pink of lotus petals. People are fascinated by that beautiful flower color, so despite the sweltering heat, they still have to visit West Lake to admire the lotus pond in the season. The lotus season starts from the end of June and lasts until the beginning of September. And for a long time, one of the ethereal culinary delights of Ha Thanh people is enjoying Tay Ho lotus tea, which is meticulously processed and seasoned with lotus grown only in West Lake. Marinating lotus in the lagoon is always more elaborate, but in return the tea will have a different flavor… “One of the uses of West Lake lotus is to marinate tea. In the morning when the dew is still on the lotus flowers and leaves, it is also a suitable time for tea marinating. The lotus petals are wrapped with a layer of dried tea, marinated overnight, the taste is very special “- a lotus grower in West Lake shared. Wandering in the lotus ponds in Hanoi’s West Lake at the time of lotus bloom, where many memories from the childhood of many Hanoians are kept, is a peaceful, simple and memorable feeling for the tourists. traveler… In addition to the West Lake lotus pond, in recent years, the lotus pond in An Phu commune (My Duc district, Hanoi city) has also become a photography paradise for many young people. Lotus lagoon has a relatively large area with nearly 200 hectares specializing in lotus cultivation. When the morning sun of summer comes on, it is also the time when the lotus trees wake up excitedly. The lotus leaves slowly stretched out to cover the lake as if to embrace the sky and the earth. Coming here, visitors will be mesmerized by the ethereal and pure beauty of flowers. People in An Phu commune said: The most ideal time to see lotus is in the morning from 7am. Because the fresh, cool morning air is mixed with the sweet, soothing, and unusually pure scent of lotus, making visitors feel intoxicated when they arrive and remember forever when they leave. The most impressive point here is that the lotus ponds of An Phu commune are interwoven with the overlapping limestone mountains, giving visitors a new and poetic feeling like being lost in the lotus valley. Previously, An Phu lotus pond area was a low-lying land, only specialized for rice cultivation. In recent years, households in An Phu commune have switched to growing lotus because they realize that growing lotus brings higher economic benefits than rice cultivation. Growing lotus is both economical and does not waste land, but it also becomes an attractive tourist destination for tourists to visit, take photos, and record interesting moments in the romantic lotus ponds. And when it comes to lotus, it would be remiss not to talk about Dong Thap Muoi lotus. In the past, when lotus was not everywhere, only in Dong Thap Muoi were there picturesque lotus fields that captivated people’s hearts. Lotus has also become a symbol and pride of the people of this province with the famous slogan: “Pure as lotus soul”. Thap Muoi lotus pond is located in My Hoa commune (Thap Muoi district, Dong Thap province), about 39 km from Cao Lanh city. Dong Sen Thap Muoi is considered one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the Mekong Delta. The young women in ao dai rowing boats in the middle of Dong Thap lotus pond have become a familiar and close image of the Vietnamese people. If the lotus in the North only blooms in summer, the lotus in Dong Thap is very special because it blooms all year round. Lotus is present everywhere in Dong Thap and during the flood season (about August to November every year), along with the abundance of local products and the vast and captivating scenery, the sweet scent of lotus attracts visitors. Tourists return to the lowland swamp. Coming to the lotus lagoon here, you not only immerse yourself in the poetic and romantic scenery of immense lotus flowers, but also can row a boat, fish and pick lotus flowers together with the people, enjoy the food. specialties of the western river such as grilled snakehead fish rolled in young lotus leaves, braised perch, lotus tea… As “the capital of pink lotus land”, many places in Dong Thap province are covered with the brilliant pink color of lotus flowers. Offices and schools in the city also grow many potted lotus flowers and other ornamental plants. This is also a famous locality for high-class products made from lotus. Regarding food, there are lotus tofu, lotus seed cake similar to Hai Duong specialty mung bean cake, lotus heart tea, lotus flavored tea, lotus seeds used to eat fresh such as boiled, cooked tea, stewed meat. Lotus can also be extracted to produce cosmetics, functional foods, pharmaceuticals, and especially, lotus silk and fabrics have very high value…

This year, however, the situation is completely different. Talking to VTC News, Ms. Van Anh, an employee of a famous photography studio with lotus photography packages with an address in Trung Liet, Dong Da, said that due to the COVID-19 epidemic, the studio lost 90% of its revenue. revenue compared to previous years. The lotus photography service lost hundreds of millions of dong because of the outbreak. According to Ms. Van Anh, every year when the lotus season comes, the studio serves about 30-40 visitors to take photos of lotus a day. On weekends, the number of visitors is even more crowded. The lotus photography package that customers often choose is the basic package for VND 699,000. Thus, each day the revenue from taking photos of lotus can reach from 20 to 29 million VND. This year, the epidemic broke out right in the lotus blooming season, so the photography service with lotus was stopped, almost no customers. “ It is estimated that the studio loses about 600-800 million VND in revenue from lotus photography service in a month “, said Ms. Van Anh. Thanh Nam, a freelance photographer, said that at the beginning of summer every year, he had to schedule a whole week to take photos of lotus flowers for guests. But this year, the lotus flower has bloomed, but no guests have booked an appointment yet. “ Even if someone booked an appointment, I had to make an appointment for them to finish the translation before taking pictures. But when will the epidemic end, while lotus blooms only have a season and do not last ‘, Nam said sadly. Lotus flowers are in full bloom in West Lake, Hanoi but are absent from visiting. It is known that the price of a set of lotus photos of this photographer ranges from 400,000 to 600,000 VND excluding makeup and costume rental. In the lotus season, he takes pictures for about 2-3 guests every day. The epidemic caused him to lose millions of money every day. Mr. Chung, owner of a lotus pond in West Lake, where photographers often go to take photos of lotus for guests, shared: “ How much does it cost to sell lotus flowers, the income only depends on the photographer, but now the photographer doesn’t bring customers to take pictures anymore, it is considered a hungry year “. In addition to the income from the entrance fee collected by visitors when taking photos at the lotus lake, in previous years, Mr. Chung also opened a rental service for costumes on the spot, this service also brought a significant source of revenue. This year, in the context of the outbreak of the epidemic, these revenues are considered to be zero, causing the owner of the lotus garden to struggle and struggle. Only counting the entrance fee to the lotus garden, lotus pond owners like Mr. Chung lose millions of dong a day because of the epidemic. 10 kiosks for renting costumes at the West Lake lotus pond are empty because there are no customers. Ms. Hoang Anh, the owner of a costume rental shop including camisole, ao dai, ba ba shirt… said that in previous years, in the lotus season, every day, customers asked to rent a camisole, every weekend they could earn it. million from this “follow-up” service. Her shop sometimes doesn’t even have enough items to rent to customers. However, this year almost no guests asked to rent anymore. On the way to the West Lake lotus garden, you can easily see street vendors selling both pink and white lotus flowers. Ms. Tuong, a seller, said that every year, at the beginning of the season, lotus flowers are expensive, selling as much as they can. Many customers buy each bunch of 10 flowers to make photo props. But this year, it’s much more sluggish, only 30,000 VND for the whole bunch and still no buyers. Street vendors filled with lotus flowers at the beginning of the season. Mai, a customer who likes to take photos of lotus, shared: “For four years now, every year I take pictures with the West Lake lotus. There are years when you have to book an appointment with a photographer, making an appointment a week before it’s your turn. This year is the season, although I am very excited and know that if I take photos at this time, I will not have to jostle and compete, but due to the epidemic, I have to comply with the regulations on distance, so I have to wait for the epidemic to end before I can take photos.” .

Illustration The lotus buds are attached to the lotus calyx and the young lotus leaves stretch to show off their colors, giving off a subtle fragrance. In feng shui, the display of lotus flowers will help purify the air, increase good sand energy and remove evil spirits, helping homeowners avoid all worries. These days, flower lovers often go up to see lotuses on West Lake. Early in the morning, the lotus pond appeared in the mist, as if we were lost in the fairy world. The pink and white lotus flowers rising high above the emerald green lotus leaves make us think of enlightenment, getting rid of the dust of greed – anger – delusion in the life cycle. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, feel the pure fragrance spreading in the wind, your soul is suddenly light. The scent of lotus is like the agglomeration of the spirit of the sun and the rain in the summer. Looming on the lagoon, people rowed small boats to pick lotus flowers to marinate tea. Lotus is usually picked from the mist or when the afternoon falls, because this is the time when the lotus has the deepest scent. Tay Ho lotus tea has become a “famous tea” with a delicate aroma, mysterious charm. Each family has its own traditional secret that is meticulous, sophisticated and precise to make the name of Ha Thanh tea. And behold, the sun has risen… Wherever the sun shines, the lotus wakes up and spreads its wings. The whole lotus dress is like a watercolor painting in the summer sun. Each color of lotus contains a different meaning. The pink lotus is said to be the supreme flower, the symbol of the Buddha bringing peace to sentient beings. The white lotus flower symbolizes purity and innocence. The blue lotus is a great harmony between humans and the natural environment, so it is always taken as a symbol of peace The red lotus symbolizes the love of all species with the compassion of each person. Golden lotus brings good sand and prosperity to the world. The purple lotus is quite rare and symbolizes one of the Buddha’s noble teachings about human enlightenment. Coincidentally, most of the ancient temples at West Lake face the lake. Perhaps that is also the meaningful feng shui of the ancients. In the evening, the sound of temple bells spreads in the air, the fragrant incense and the pure lotus scent make our mind strangely calm. For a moment, it seemed that all the delusions and profanity stopped outside the three-door gate. Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh once wrote the famous calligraphy “No mud – no lotus” with a wise explanation: “The lotus cannot exist without the mud. Likewise, without suffering, there is no happiness. It is through suffering that we know how to create happiness. Therefore, the lotus cannot be rid of the mud. The lotus flower blooms beautifully to show the value of mud. The Zen master’s meaningful message gives us insight into the two categories of cause and effect in everything. Sen had to wait patiently for many days in the mud to come to the right season to bloom and blossom. In June, Ha Thanh street enters the pure and gentle lotus season.

Thuy Tran (Hanoi) almost every lotus season arranges flowers. Her vases are impressive because they are very large and full of flowers, so when they bloom, they make an unforgettable impression. Recently, she showed off a vase that is taller than a piano and spreads very wide. But the overwhelming scene only really happens when the flowers bloom, how enchanting to see. Thuy Tran’s large lotus flower vase posted in the Facebook group quickly attracted the attention of many women. When the flowers bloom is really a masterpiece. Looking at the blooming petals that no one can ignore. Another view of the lotus vase. In addition to Ms. Thuy Tran, in the fresh flower group, there are many other sisters who are also very passionate about flowers. In which, Ms. Ngoc Phuong is also a genuine lotus player. She tried many different types of lotus plugs and each one gave her an indescribable feeling. An extremely strange lotus flower named Anh Duong was recently planted by Phuong. Lotus Pink Lady Hai Phong single white lotus Ancient lotus of Hue Pink lotus of Hue Beautiful white lotus flower vase. Photo: Thao Pham. The white lotus color shows off its pure form in the summer day. Photo: Do ​​Thu Huyen Image source: Synthesis

“In what beautiful dress with lotus. Green leaves, white flowers, and yellow stamens …”, the folk song said the beauty of the lotus flower – a flower that always shows off its bright colors. In Vietnam, the lotus is considered the national flower and carries many profound humanistic symbolic meanings. The image of the lotus flower is associated with the life of Vietnamese people. Photo: Nguyen Chi Khanh. Tra Ly lotus dress belongs to Duy Son commune, Duy Xuyen district, Quang Nam province. This is a wild mountainous commune, quite few people live. Unlike other lotus lagoons, this place is almost untouched and natural when very few people know about it. Image: Nddpol. Tra Ly is considered the largest lotus lagoon in Quang Nam. The place is impressed by one side is the fragrant field of young rice, on the other is the magnificent mountain range, lost in the lotus forest, many tourists are attracted by this charming beauty. Photo: Nguyen Chi Khanh. The pink color of lotus petals, yellow stamens, green calyx, with the majestic young water and the full sun in a corner of the sky are endless inspiration captured by photographer Nguyen Chi Khanh through his photos. Photo: Nguyen Chi Khanh. According to the sharing, the most beautiful time to see the lotus usually starts from 6-9 am, when the lotus petals bloom and the morning dew is still glittering on the leaves, creating a picture of nature in harmony with color. sharp. Photo: Vietnam_travel_media. Lotus flowers bloom most brilliantly from April to July every year, so if you can’t visit Tra Ly at the moment to see lotus flowers and take pictures with them, don’t worry. When the epidemic season is over, we can still see the lotus flowers at the end of the season with a more loving beauty. Photo: Nguyen Chi Khanh.

This lotus lagoon is located about 14 km from the center of Hanoi. Coming here, visitors will be surprised to see hundreds of types of lotus flowers and water lilies blooming… Located at lane 234 Ngo Xuan Quang, Trau Quy town, Gia Lam district, this is the Center for experiment, research and development of lotus genetic resources managed by Mr. La Tien Hiep (pictured). Center under the Vietnam Academy of Agriculture. The center was established for the purpose of researching, conserving, breeding, and developing lotus varieties in Vietnam and around the world, and developing the Vietnamese lotus brand. (Photo: Trung Hieu) The lotus pond is about 7.7 hectares wide, which is the place where the most lotus species are grown in Vietnam today, said Hiep, who has many years of lotus research. Here, we are researching and breeding new varieties of lotus that have many advantages such as keeping the fragrance longer, having a variety of rich colors, and being able to grow in harsh weather conditions in the North. (Photo: Trung Hieu) This is also a place for everyone, from the people to the students of the Agricultural Academy, to visit and learn about different types of lotus… (Photo: Trung Hieu) La Tien Hiep said, the Center was established in June 2019. After 2 years of development, the Center currently has 167 species of lotus. (Photo: Trung Hieu) Here are planting and conserving precious lotus species of Vietnam and the world, from famous lotus varieties of localities in the country such as Hue, Dong Thap, Cu Chi… to lotus species from China and some countries. Asia, Australia… (Photo: Trung Hieu) The center provides to the market 8 species of lotus such as blood lotus, white lotus, white rose bordered … with thousands of flowers sold every day to serve the needs of people to play flowers, arrange flowers, enjoy lotus tea of ​​people. People in the capital – Mr. Hiep said. (Photo: Trung Hieu) The lotus pond is open to visitors to visit and learn about lotus. Many people in the capital come here to see and take pictures at the lotus pond at the weekend. However, at this time, visitors must ensure the 5K request from the Ministry of Health to be allowed to visit and take photos. (Photo: Trung Hieu) Because the lotus dress is wide and airy, ensuring a good distance, women can comfortably relax and pose on the lotus side. (Photo: Trung Hieu) Hanoi in the early summer days of June is hot, but when coming here, dropping into the vast space of lotus ponds will make visitors excited. (Photo: Trung Hieu) A female tourist is passionately enjoying the pure scent of white lotus. (Photo: Trung Hieu) Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Huong from Ha Dong, Hanoi said that the lotus pond left her with many beautiful memories… (Photo: Trung Hieu)

Tourists take souvenir photos at Bau Trang scenic spot. Photo: THIEN LOAN Bau Trang landscape is surrounded by vast sand slopes, running long after each other, interspersed with low forest trees. In the midst of the blazing sun, the soft, smooth sand dunes around the water surface appear with magical beauty. The vast sandbanks and dunes stretch up and down, taking on various shapes, changing every day and every hour due to the impact of the wind, creating new faces and shades. Even in the hot season, visitors still have a very pleasant feeling thanks to the wind carrying the scent of lotus, grass, the salty scent of the sea, etc., which blends into the cool fresh water, forming a typical rustic smell the land here. Looking down from the sand hill, you can’t help but be surprised when you see a lake that is as calm as a mirror with iridescent pink lotus. Lotus here blooms in 4 seasons, but the most beautiful is still summer. Do not miss the opportunity to see the beautiful lotus lake here. Bau Trang landscape has been uniformly protected by Binh Thuan province with an area of ​​​​371.88 hectares. In addition to the beautiful natural landscape, Bau Trang also contains many historical and cultural values ​​associated with the process of exploring, creating and building the lives of generations of local people on this land. . In 2019, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism ranked Bau Trang as a national scenic relic. Many people used to be afraid that lying in the middle of the “small desert” area, Bau Trang would be gradually filled with flying sand, but the wonderful thing of nature, this “oasis” is still beautiful and captivating.

While cypress lotus, white lotus, pink lotus … are sold in the market for only 5,000-10,000 VND / flower, Tinh De lotus costs up to 150,000 – 300,000 VND / flower. Photo: Dieu Linh Although the price is dozens of times higher than that of ordinary lotuses, Tinh De lotus is still sought after by connoisseurs. Photo: FB Le Thi Oanh Due to a base of 2 flowers, many people call it “twin” lotus. As a special, rare phenomenon, this lotus species is considered as a good omen, indicating prosperity, affluence, and luck. Photo: Vietnamese people. In the past, the Pure De lotus was only used to advance to the king. That’s why the name “Tinh De” was born. Photo: Facebook Unlike the very familiar pink and white single lotus flowers, Tinh De lotus is quite rare, even a few thousand flowers only appear a few Tinh De lotus flowers. Photo: Facebook. Because of the rarity, connoisseurs have to book a few months in advance to be able to have it. Photo: Internet The Tinh De lotus is also more fragrant than the ordinary lotus flower. If used to marinate tea or make water, the flavor will last longer. Photo: VTV It is rare for Tinh De lotuses to be of equal size and balance, of the same color and to bloom together. Photo: VTV According to the seller, depending on the beauty of the flower, blooming evenly, or the size of the flower, Tinh De will have different prices. Photo: Internet According to the seller, depending on the beauty of the flower, blooming evenly, or the size of the flower, Tinh De will have different prices. Photo: Internet Video: Correction of offensive photography activities in lotus ponds. Source: VTV24

According to Mr. Le Dac Khuong (36 years old, on the left), a household grows lotus in Gia Lam district (Hanoi), currently on the market there are more than 30 different types of lotus, originating from many countries such as Thailand. Lan, China… From a flower that is grown mainly in ponds and lakes in front of temples and pagodas, today lotus has been planted in rockeries, pots, and ceramic vases and has become an elegant hobby of lovers of beauty. pretty. Thousand-petaled lotus, whose scientific name is ultimate-thousand-petals. This is a lotus variety originating from China, flowers all year round, flowers bloom from 8-12 days to fade, strong fragrance. Thousand-petaled lotus is the same lotus that has disappeared. So the lotus has no seeds, on the lotus flower can be counted from 800 to 1,200 petals. This lotus is exactly like a flower bud like two hands facing each other, featuring two brilliant colors (pink, white). The Quan Am Lotus, also known as the Bach Phap Lotus, originates from Thailand. This type of lotus has 2 main colors, white and pink, spherical lotus bud, when blooming, the flower is as big as two hands facing each other. The Quan Yin lotus season starts from April to November of the solar calendar, the blooming time is very long – from the time it begins to bloom to the end, it lasts from 15-20 days. White apple lotus, this species is healthy and flowering. Depending on the temperature and soil quality, the flowers give different colors, when the flowers are close to fading, they give yellow or green nuggets. Lotus Red Dragon Lotus Super, wrong flower, fast growing. The most blooming time is up to 7 days, gradually changing from pink to white. Mild fragrance. Lotus Lucky Pink (lucky pink). Lotus Red Rosy (rose red) When the Red Rosy lotus blooms Uncle Tran Hong Lotus Sen

In the lotus season, familiar photography locations in Hanoi such as Xuan Dinh lotus pond, West lake … always attract young people to come. However, this year, due to the influence of the Covid-19 epidemic, even though there are early summer lotus flowers, young people should consider before realizing their desire to take a photo with a lotus dress. Let’s take a look at the beautiful ways of the “muse” with ao dai and lotus flowers so that when you have the opportunity, you can practice in your photo series: The moment her friend Nguyen Hong Nhung – a flight attendant took a photo with a lotus flower, causing netizens to sob. Hong Nhung said that she has a special affection for this flower because of its purity and nobility. To capture their moments with the typical flowers of summer, the “muses” choose to wear a flowing and pristine white Ao Dai, highlighting the pure and graceful beauty of Vietnamese women. Besides the ao dai, the camisole is also an ideal choice used by many girls to “drop in shape” by the lotus flower like the old Vietnamese women. My friend Ngo My Hoa did not forget the poem hat when taking pictures with the lotus. The image of a young woman wearing a charming white dress next to a lotus flower at the beginning of the season captivates many people. No need to look for fancy or luxurious costumes, the photos of these “muses” with lotus flowers are still very attractive and bring a feeling of lightness and clarity. And here is a photo of my friend Nguyen Thu Giang. To take a photo with a satisfactory lotus, both the photographer and the model take a lot of effort and time. Her friend cleverly showed off her seductive curves with a long dress. It is known that the author of these pictures is Phan Thanh Tam – Talented and popular 9X photographer in Ha Thanh today. He shared that in the annual lotus season, his shooting schedule is very busy, almost going from morning to late evening. However, when he received positive feedback from guests about his “artwork”, he did not feel tired and became more passionate about photography. The moment my friend Phan Ngoc Thuong is with a lotus flower

Many Korean idols choose to get tattoos in hidden places or small, inconspicuous images. However, according to Koreaboo , there are also a few female artists who are not afraid to wear dresses to reveal their tattoos in real life, even on stage. In the photo, Amber Show off your tattooed arm. Some pictures have a deep meaning, some are tattooed randomly. However, they all record memories of her youth. Image: Amber . Soojin ((G)I-DLE) once attracted the attention of the Korean online community with tattoos on his arms and shoulders. The female idol has up to 8 tattoos. All have a minimalist style, like the small cloud on the finger, the cross on the shoulder and the meaningful English words on the arm. Image: Yellow Cherry . Soyeon ((G)I-DLE) exudes a luxurious, mysterious aura in a dark blue crop top dress. The design reveals the ethereal lotus tattoo on the female idol’s back. She just got this tattoo not long ago. Image: (G)I-DLE Official . Emoji tattoo with many eye-catching colors on the arm shows the personality and fun of HyunA . In addition, she has many other tattoos, most notably the words “My mother is the heart that keeps me alive” on the back of her shoulder. Elle . Moonbyul (Mamamoo) expressed his love for his family by tattooing pictures of the whole family on his arm. The female singer has 6 tattoos on her body. Image: Star Blossom . Recently, Taeyeon (SNSD) tattooed more vividly colored flowers and leaves on the shoulder and collarbone area. She likes to wear two-piece dresses to show off those tattoos. Image: Taeyeon .

Land lotus is also known as mountain lotus, Ha Lien Son, Thai Son Moc … originated from South America There are 3 unique white lotus trees in the campus of Boi Khe pagoda This species of lotus is a woody plant grown on land, with shade Boi Khe ancient temple has long been known in addition to its ancient beauty because in the temple there are very beautiful and rare earth lotus species. In particular, this species of lotus also has fruit, its fruit is usually pale pink, large in size and shaped like a pine cone. The flowers are pure white, the petals are thicker and more fragrant than the water lotus Ground lotus can be planted in pots, planted in the garden to decorate because of its beauty, and also have the effect of purifying the air to help fresher. In many places, ground lotus is also chosen to be planted in the temple grounds, but the tree is rarely noticed by people because it rarely flowers. Land lotus blooms from April to June of the lunar calendar, the flower is very durable until 1 week to fade Referring to Boi Khe Pagoda is referring to the earth lotus, a lot of people come here because they are curious about this flower

Besides the familiar delicious dishes made from lotus, Ms. Phan Anh (Hanoi) shared in a group Love the kitchen a new dish made from lotus petals – eel rolls rolled with lotus petals. Many kitchen-loving sisters will be surprised and surprised by the wonderful uses of lotus petals and happily admit that they will have a new dish to add to the list of delicious dishes to bring rice in the summer. . Ms. Phan Anh said that the smell of lotus is excellent. If you combine with onion toothpick (compressed tuber) pureed with bacon and delicious fish sauce, the fishy smell is blown away, the taste of the dish hurts the nose. Resources – 300g pork belly – 2-3 large spoons of delicious fish sauce (depending on the saltiness of the fish sauce) – ¼ teaspoon pepper – 1 teaspoon minced garlic – 1 small spoon of minced compressed tubers – 2 teaspoons minced dried onion – 150g of boneless eel meat – 1 handful of steamed lotus seeds – 1 handful of pink lotus petals Making Grind the bacon with all the spices, then put the steamed lotus seeds in, use a spoon to lightly brush the lotus seeds to break them apart. Put the lotus petals on the cutting board, put the boneless eel on the lotus wing, add just enough meat, and then add the lotus root. Roll up and fry over medium heat. In order to prevent the lotus roll from unfolding, when rolling, cut off the hard white stem, roll from the white stem up, the tip of the wing is thin outside. When frying, press the tip of the wing to fry first to prevent it from falling apart. You should not wrap it too tightly, it is also easy to peel. Fry on medium heat, let the meat and eel cook slowly, hope the water is fresh, not dry. Arrange lotus petals on a plate for decoration. Photo: Phan Anh

For the people of Hanoi, summer is not only the season of the brilliant red phoenix, the faithful purple mausoleum or the golden canary flower in a corner of the sky, but also the most brilliant lotus flower season. In the last days of May, on many alleys and street corners of the capital, we can easily see street vendors with all kinds of white lotuses and pink lotuses gently blooming. On the streets of Hanoi such as Lac Long Quan, Thuy Khue, Hoang Hoa Tham, Nguyen Chi Thanh, Phan Dinh Phung … began to see the appearance of pink lotus bouquets both strange and familiar. The early summer lotus has not yet fully bloomed, but it is still shy in the breath of nature, and still has pure pearl-like dew drops on it. Loads of flower vendors roaming the streets are both gentle, rustic and bring the unique nature of Hanoi. In the area of ​​Quang Ba flower market (Tay Ho) lotus also began to be sold a lot. The image of the lotus flower has long been associated with folk songs and proverbs, associated with the life and people of Vietnam in general and the Ha Thanh people in particular. For every child of the capital, the pure beauty of the lotus flower is one of the indispensable wonderful things when summer comes. The lotus season usually lasts until the beginning of September, but the most beautiful and fragrant flower period is from the end of May to the second half of June. Bach Diep lotus (Quan Am lotus) has a darker pink color with many layers of small petals and a mild fragrance. In addition to pink lotus, white lotus is also very popular. White lotus is native to India, lotus pond owners said, if well cared for, the plant can grow to nearly 2 meters, the roots crawl horizontally under the water about 3 meters. Referring to Hanoi lotus, people often refer to West Lake lotus. But West Lake lotus flowers often bloom late, so at this time, the street vendors are usually imported from Tu Liem, Thanh Tri, Thuong Tin… The flower buds are nestled on the green foliage. Lotus has many uses: Lotus petals are used to decorate dishes, while the rhizome (lotus lotus root) can be used to process many delicious dishes such as soups, soups, stir-fries… Stamens are dried. dried and used to make tea. Lotus seeds can be made milk, dried as raw materials, made medicine… For tea marinating, lotus at the beginning of the season is the most quintessential gift that heaven and earth have bestowed on the people of this region. The flowers have just bloomed, hundreds of petals are cupped, entwined when the fragrance is still bold and sweetest. At the beginning of the season, because the lotus has not yet bloomed, the price is quite high, ranging from 50,000 to 80,000 VND/bundle of 10 flowers. Even many bouquets cost up to over 100,000 VND if you want to add a lotus flower. Cars full of lotus flowers roaming the streets attracting a large number of people to see and choose to buy. The scent of lotus, who has missed it, lingers forever.

Boi Khe Pagoda is located in Tam Hung Commune, Thanh Oai District, Hanoi. Ground lotus petals are white, pistil yellow. Referring to Boi Khe Pagoda, people refer to the lotus. The ground lotus is not like other lotuses grown under the lagoon, this flower has a pure white color, and the scent is ecstatic. The ground lotus tree has a bare stem, the leaves are glossy green on the upper surface, and the lower surface has fine brown hairs. The ground lotus from the time it blooms to the time its wings are released has a very similar shape to a water lotus. The flower only has yellow pistil, not a lotus mirror like a water lotus, but when the petals dry, it still leaves a fragrance. In Vietnamese folklore, there is a folk song “Yesterday slap the head of the house / Forgot the shirt on the lotus branch”. Many people think that there is no “lotus flower branch”, it is just a product of rich imagination to add poetry to the folk song, but the people of Boi Khe village insist that “lotus flower branch” is mentioned there. is the branch of the lotus tree in the temple grounds. According to Ms. Pham Thi Quyet, a resident of Boi Khe village, these precious lotus trees have existed for hundreds of years in the temple grounds. Villagers also call it dry lotus. Previously, the pagoda had two lotus trees about 5m high, but one of them died because of insects. Currently, there are only three lotus trees in the temple grounds. Two young lotus trees about 2.5m high, planted in front of the three treasures, are extracted from the lotus tree nest next to the harem. Ground lotus in the campus of Boi Khe pagoda. As soon as entering the temple grounds, visitors can smell the gentle, very pleasant aroma of earth lotus. The lotus season blooms from late spring to early summer, the flowers bloom for 1-2 weeks before they fade and are fragrant. Also according to Ms. Pham Thi Quyet, lotus is grown in some places in the North of our country, but rarely blooms. In Boi Khe pagoda, land lotus blooms every year, each tree only blooms about ten flowers. Perhaps for that reason, this place has attracted many tourists to visit the temple and admire this rare flower.

From the first days of her departure to attend the 69th Miss Universe, Miss Khanh Van has never disappointed fans because of her extremely smart dress strategy, making fans satisfied. Recently, Miss Khanh Van wore the traditional Vietnamese costume, the Ao Dai, in an activity of the contest. The design is inspired by the familiar flower of Vietnamese people – the lotus, with pink color dotted with green leaves, silk fabric background made on the traditional classic ao dai shape. Khanh Van also wears it set Jewelry and hand bags are elaborately stylized from lotus flowers, creating the perfect combination for the outfit and imbued with Vietnamese character. However, besides the compliments, there are also many opinions that the color of this ao dai is picky about the wearer’s skin, making Khanh Van look a bit old for her age. This outfit is more suitable for attending a diplomatic party than a beauty contest. Many people suggest that Khanh Van should choose a youthful stylized Ao Dai, or at least choose brighter and brighter colors. After side activities such as trying on the opening costume, filming a video, taking a promotional photo… Khanh Van and the contestants entered the practice phase to prepare for important competition nights: National Costume (7 a.m. May 14, Vietnam time), Semi-finals (6 a.m. May 15, Vietnam time), Final (7 a.m. May 17, Vietnam time). Competition Miss Universe The 69th edition will take place in the US from May 6 to 16, 2021 (US time). Audiences can vote for Khanh Van to enter the Top 21 directly by vote through the app Miss Universe , the voting portal has opened and will be closed until the end of May 15, 2021 (US time). Contest National Costume Voting portal will be open from May 13, 2021 to the end of May 15, 2021 (US time).

Miss Khanh Van shared, she wants to bring to Miss Universe 2020 – Miss Universe World 2020 the image of a gentle Vietnamese girl with a traditional ao dai. Therefore, in a recent activity, Khanh Van wore an ao dai inspired by lotus flowers. The representative of Vietnam combines the Ao Dai with matching accessories crafted specifically with lotus images on earrings, necklaces and hand bags. Khanh Van shows off her gentle beauty in a long dress representing China. The representative of Vietnam has carefully prepared the costumes to bring to the contest. Khanh Van “transformed” in the competition when she was gentle, sometimes charming, and personality. Recently, the organizers of Miss Universe World have just announced the judges. The list does not have the name H’hen Niê – Top 5 Miss Universe World 2018 as rumored. This year, the organizers will choose the top 21, the top 5: including 1 Miss and 4 runner-ups. The Miss Universe World 2020 pageant took place only for 10 days due to the epidemic. The contestants mainly have activities in the hotel area, always wearing masks to protect themselves. It is expected that the national costume contest will take place at 7 am on May 14 (Vietnam time), the semi-finals at 6 pm on May 15, and the final at 7 pm on May 17. Watch the video “Behind the scenes of Khanh Van’s photography”. Source FBNV

Not ashamed to have won the Ao Dai Beauty award twice at the Miss Universe Vietnam 2015 and 2019 contests, when Khanh Van appeared with a long dress and lotus accessories backstage at Miss Universe 2020, she immediately received received a lot of praise from domestic and international fans. The discreet but graceful ao dai helped the Vietnamese representative show off her curves and elegant and sexy figure. Khanh Van is graceful with ao dai, waving the country’s flag at Miss Universe The discreet but graceful ao dai helped the Vietnamese representative show off her curves and elegant and sexy figure. Khanh Van wears ao dai showing off her beauty with Chinese contestants This ao dai is inspired by the iconic flower of Vietnam – Lotus. With pink dotted with the main green color on the background of silk fabric originating from the silk village in the country. Classic ao dai with a waistline, high neck, long sleeves, combined with matching accessories crafted specifically with lotus images on earrings, necklaces and hand bags. Khanh Van wants to bring to Miss Universe the image of a gentle Vietnamese girl in a traditional Vietnamese ao dai. Khanh Van wants to bring to Miss Universe the image of a gentle Vietnamese girl in a traditional Vietnamese ao dai. Classic ao dai with a waistline, high neck, long sleeves, combined with matching accessories crafted specifically with lotus images on earrings, necklaces and hand bags. Photo: Nguyen Long Before the important competitions, the representative of Vietnam is still highly appreciated by many beauty experts. Recently, 1st runner-up of Miss Universe 2017 pageant Laura González (Colombian) ranked Khanh Van in the Top 10 of her favorite contestants at Miss Universe 2020. Khanh Van is the only representative of Southeast Asia to be ranked 1st runner-up of Miss Universe 2017 Laura González in the Top 10. Due to the Covid-19 epidemic, the Miss Universe pageant – Miss Universe 2020 has been postponed to May 2021. The semi-final night of the contest will take place on the evening of May 15 (US time), while the final of Miss Universe 2020 will take place on the evening of May 16 (the morning of May 17 in Vietnam time) in Florida, USA, with the participation of more than 70 contestants from different countries and regions. Miss Universe organizers have just announced the list of final judges for the Miss Universe 2020 contest with 8 female members. This is the rare time that there is no “brother” in the final jury of this top beauty pageant. It is expected that the beauty crowned Miss Universe 2020 will have a rather short term (in just a few months) because at the end of this year, the Miss Universe 2021 contest will be held.

The front door is the mouth of qi, where energy enters the house. In feng shui, the main door will definitely protect everyone in the house from any negative energy or uninvited guests. To know if the front door is solid or not, check the strength of the door first. Does the lock work? Is it well-repaired? Does it have enough light? The front door is definitely like a gate, creating a barrier between you and the outside world, helping to invite positive energy. 2. Red front door Another way to strengthen the front door is to paint the front door red. Red is an auspicious and powerful color in feng shui. Red is often used in feng shui to transform negative energy and protect. Red belongs to the element Fire and is an energetic, stimulating and dynamic element. 3. Black Natural Tourmaline Rough Stone Crystal Black tourmaline is a crystal that helps absorb negative energy and is an Earth stone. It can help you feel safe and protected from challenging and difficult situations and negative energy. You can also create a protective net by placing a piece of black tourmaline in each corner of a room, house, or under the four corners of a bed. You can place a black crystal, like black tourmaline, on the front door. Black absorbs and protects you from the energy outside your home. 4. The spell Adding a door guard spell can also protect your home. For example, “Om Mani Padme Hum” is a Sanskrit mantra commonly used in feng shui. That is the mantra of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion. This mantra means “the jewel lies in the lotus”, possibly a reminder of inner beauty, just like the lotus flower can bloom from muddy water. Many Tibetan prayer flags have mantras written on them and can be placed inside and outside the home. Alternatively, you can write a spell (or any protection that makes sense to you) on paper and place it above your door. This way, every time you go in and out, you will activate and receive that protection. 5. Bagua mirror bát The bagua mirror is one of the best home protection methods. It is a round mirror in an octagonal frame and has a bagua print on the edge of the mirror. The bagua, as well as the bagua areas, are connected with the I Ching, an ancient Chinese text used for divination. Let the bagua mirror outside the home, above the front door or large window, point towards negative or dangerous energy. Do not place the bagua mirror opposite the neighbor’s house. 6. Ring the bell You can hang a bell on your front door to alert anyone who comes in and out of your house. Metal bells are the best kind of bells. The bell will protect you. Hang a bell on your front door if you can’t hang it in a commanding position, meaning you can’t see the exit while you’re in bed, at your desk, or cooking in the kitchen.

Sharing about her new summer collection, designer Do Trinh Hoai Nam said: For generations, the lotus flower has always been associated with the lives of Vietnamese people with an ethereal and beautiful image. Nearly mud that does not stink of mud”. Lotus flowers have many colors, each color symbolizes good and noble meanings. Besides, the lotus is also considered the national flower, symbolizing the strong and undying vitality of the Vietnamese nation. Therefore, the lotus flower has become the “muse” of many artists in the works of poetry, music, and painting and is strongly applied to the fashion industry. However, to raise the level of lotus, giving the lotus a distinct color in fashion is an easy but extremely harsh requirement for designers. Ao Dai collection Lotus Vietnamese beauty fragrance of designer Do Trinh Hoai Nam has created ao dai and lotus in harmony but the personality is not mixed. The “Lien Hoa” collection was inspired by the early summer lotus seasons. Fragrant lotus flowers are selected as the main motifs for traditional Ao Dai models from Do Trinh Hoai Nam brand. The lotus flower is a symbol of perfection and purity, symbolizing the primordial nature of the heart In the collection “Lien Hoa”, the lotus motif is delicately and creatively handled by designer Do Trinh Hoai Nam, bringing a special charm. The clever combination of vibrant colors to warm deep colors brings a colorful touch to the collection. Model Kim Oanh excellently shows the charisma of the “Lien Hoa” BST Each design is as beautiful as a picture with a beautiful lotus shape. As one of the two muses of the “Lien Hoa” collection, model Bao Ngoc shares that she is very proud every time she wears ao dai designs with folk colors that combine tradition and modernity. The collection of Lien Hoa Ao Dai by Do Trinh Hoai Nam is inspired by a unique and special lotus flower, bearing the message and meaning of honoring the traditional and noble beauty of Vietnamese women. At the same time, there is a combination of typical and typical elements of the traditional culture with the ao dai, helping the ao dai to develop and elevate to new heights. Thanks to the skillful hands of designer Do Trinh Hoai Nam, lotus flower designs not only honor the beauty of women but also contain many traditional cultural beauties of our nation for generations. Resonating with the delicate sewing technique is the soft material from the Do Trinh Hoai Nam brand. These two elements are harmoniously combined to create traditional costumes, respecting the tenderness and sensuality of Vietnamese women. Orange color helps her turn on skin tones, creating a point of attraction for the opposite person. The lotus flowers are hand-embroidered meticulously and delicately on the elegant and elegant bodice The dynamic blue color, containing strength and youth but also full of elegance and eye-catching, is accentuated by a noble orange embroidered lotus flower, helping the wearer to look like a classic lady with an elegant, royal temperament. fake In this collection, Do Trinh Hoai Nam has combined with traditional hand-embroidery techniques from Thuong Tin, Chuong My, My Duc embroidery villages, as well as attaching Hang Bac jewelry and gems. High-quality fabrics combine traditional hand-embroidered techniques from famous craft villages to make the patterns softer, contributing to honoring the aesthetic value of the ao dai. An eye-catching and striking design with warm orange color as the main theme. The lotus is delicately embroidered with gentle and soft white lines like brush strokes on the Ao Dai. The ton-sur-ton orange pants create a classic and impressive overall look to the opposite person

May is the month when the lotus begins. Usually in the middle of May, the first lotus flowers appear. The lotus season lasts about 2 months, so everyone wants to buy a few pots to enjoy before the season ends. However, buying a lotus vase that blooms fragrantly is not easy because there is a flower very similar to a lotus but not a lotus that is often mixed by sellers to trick buyers. Has anyone ever had to kneel and how did it feel at that time, especially when buying a lotus flower to plug in but when taking pictures to show off Facebook, friends were “dumped with cold water” that it was kneeling, not lotus, waiting forever for flowers not bloom. The ‘lotus’ flowers are only forever 17 years old, then wilt and collapse. Why do people buy lotus flowers by mistake? According to the experience of Ms. Vinh Quyen (Hanoi) said: Because kneeling looks a lot like lotus from leaves, stems, and flowers, many people cannot distinguish it. The only difference is that the lotus will bloom and smell nice, and the kneeling will basically not bloom, if it does, it won’t be fragrant. The price of kneeling is much cheaper than lotus, so sellers can mix lotus with kneeling and sell at lotus price. Because of her experience in buying lotus, Ms. Quyen warned: Normally, a bunch of peddlers often mix 50/50 unscrupulous buyers will be deceived. The truth between lotus and kneeling is only the seller who understands the best, and if the buyer is not familiar, of course buys kneeling to become a lotus. Here are Vinh Quyen’s lotus tips to help you choose the right one you want to buy. How to distinguish between lotus and kneeling The anemone flower (left) is dark pink, the buds are longer and more pointed than the lotus flower (right). Color: The lotus will be bright pink, the old people often say that the lotus petals are pink. Litchi dark pink slightly dark. Cotton: The lotus flower is longer and larger than the anemone flower. The cotton head is usually more blunt, seeing the lotus head is often slightly ajar, slightly separating is to see the small inner layer. Kneeling cotton is pointed, without an inner layer, so it is difficult to separate the wings. Lotus blooms and then falls while kneeling in reverse. When buying, hold the flower bouquet and shake it gently, if the petals fall out, you will kneel. Dear: The stem of the lotus plant is straighter, less thorny, the flower stalk is small, when scratched by thorns, it is not as painful as anemone flower. Anemone flower has a rough body, larger than a lotus, with more thorns, so the pickers must wear long clothes when wading into the lagoon to avoid scratching their skin. Incense: The lotus wings are very fragrant, the cloves are not fragrant. Should hold a bunch of lotus flowers to smell the scent, but not kneeling. When it blooms, the lotus is fragrant. When kneeling, it has a pungent aroma. Wing flower: Lotus is thicker than kneeling because lotus has many layers of wings, arranged in descending order while kneeling has only one layer. So one of the tips when buying is to gently squeeze the flower’s head with your hand and see if it’s a bit spongy, it’s probably lotus. Alternatively, slightly separate the cotton head and see if there is a smaller lotus inside and especially with a strong aroma, it is indeed a lotus and vice versa. Lotus leaf: The underside is smooth and hairless, so we use sticky rice and nuggets. Leaves kneeling backwards. Lotus leaves also have a characteristic aroma, not kneeling. When should you buy lotus? Quyen said the best time to buy lotus is in the morning, when the lotus has just been picked. When you get home, don’t plug it right into the vase, but take a bucket of water, put some ice in it, and then plug the lotus bunch into the flower stalk for 4-5 hours for the lotus stem to hydrate and then plug. Lotus leaves, lotus bud, lotus calyx also do the same.

Every year, on summer days, after the pouring rain in early summer, lotus leaves are green on the lakes and ponds along the countryside. The lotus leaves that come out of the water are immediately spread out to catch the sun and the dew drops that fall at night. Lotus leaves are simple and sexy. Lotus leaves have two different sides, the upper surface is dark green and blue, the lower surface is silver and dusty like looking at the bottom of clear water. Usually the lotus leaf spreads out like a jade plate, catching the sun and clouds, the island welcomes the wind and ripples, adorning the pink lotus bud. Lot of rippled buckets push leaves swaying. The season of lotus leaves is summer, the season of the most brilliant sunshine of the year. The sun watered down the lotus leaves, catching the wind blowing up to soften the summer fire. Not only that, the lotus leaves also spread out, like a roof to protect green frogs, sharp frogmen, and even schools of jet-black perch swimming around. Especially, in those old days, after the countryside markets, the teenagers were often eager to welcome their mother or grandmother back from the market. Because after the market, mom will always have gifts for them when they come back. The gifts they receive from their grandmother’s hands are often wrapped in pieces of lotus leaves. Especially the steamed sticky rice is still hot and fragrant. The inherently fragrant and delicious sticky rice is also wrapped by lotus leaves, so the sticky rice is even more fragrant and delicious. Perhaps apart from lotus leaves wrapped sticky rice, it is difficult to have any leaves or paper wrapped sticky rice better. When I was young, I was told by my mother that lotus leaves, especially lotus leaves, can also make a cool medicine, regulate yin and yang, pick lotus leaves and cut them into small pieces, and cook with gold stars. Drinking can reduce high blood pressure, reduce dizziness, headache, eat well, sleep easily. That’s it, friends, lotus leaves are not gorgeous, not colorful, but very simple like a village girl walking in a rice field. Through the months of May, lotus leaves are still brought to our hearts from time to time. When the lotus leaves have solidly radiated, gradually covering the water surface, it is also the time when the first lotus buds of the season turn to the water. The lotus flowers bear the shape of a purple-white lotus, expressing purity, waiting for faithfulness. Personally, in the faint smell of lotus in early summer, I am deeply reminded of poet Xuan Hoang (Hoang Binh Thi). I miss Hoang the most when Hoang and us sit on the grass along the banks of the Perfume River in the summer days to chat and talk. Hoang has a very gentle smile and talks about flowers. Hoang talked about chrysanthemums – small chrysanthemums, thick petals, bright yellow like autumn sun; Hoang talked about the white lily flower, a modest flower like small butterflies with sparse hedges … and especially, when talking about lotus, Hoang expressed his feelings about this flower in a very subtle way. economic. Hoang said: “It is not by chance that King Minh Mang during the casting process of Cuu Dinh ordered to engrave the image of Lotus (Lotus) on the second peak named Nhan Dinh. From there, the lotus became one of the most beautiful flowers in the world. 9 flowers of eternal fame on the Nine Peaks Dedicating their pure beauty to humans The lotus is a metaphorical natural entity. It is possible to see in each petal the universal meanings of life. For example, how can there be such lovely white lotus flowers out of the mud? For example, the lotus can only live in mud but must be clean mud, mud but not mud? As for the pearly white color of the lotus flower, I still have to spend a lot of money on ink and paper. It is a multidimensional collective silk with fluttering veins. The process from mud to flower, from mediocrity to transcendent beauty, the fruit has gone beyond human interpretation. It is not simply the compliance of a certain biological law, but the beauty embodied like from a fairy tale. And it can only be explained by fairy tales.” “The uses of the lotus are innumerable. Lotus leaves are used to wrap gifts and cakes. The cellulose peel is as good as a banana leaf. Young lotus leaves wrapped in sticky rice or nuggets keep the flavor for a long time. Lotus root makes jam, it’s the best jam that can cure diseases. Lotus soaked in sour vinegar makes a drink in the top category. Then lotus heart, lotus seeds can be used for many other things. But above all the value of everyday use, is still the beauty of the lotus. A beauty that is silent, discreet and profound.” Is that why I love so much this cactus flower, so compassionate, so alluring. The fragrant lotus scent in summer makes me so happy? Ever since I knew what it is to be a beautiful flower, I immediately began to like the flower that is near the mud but doesn’t smell like mud. For a long time, the scent is cool, the lotus petals are sometimes soft pink, sometimes white. Young green always makes me think of the most youthful and lovely image of a girl.The lotus flower is the flower of the country, a country is in its youth, burning up, but in the heart. I thought that was also the image of a shy but personality girl, strong but loyal, skillful and delicate of this beloved country! Thinking about lotus forever, suddenly rushed into my mind the masterpiece “Thai Lien Khuong” (Song of the lotus picking) by the famous poet Bach Cu Di: “Tomb of Diep Hoanh Ba Ha Chieu Phong / Ha Hoa deep in the land of small boats. / Phung lang sex language for the first time / Bich Ngoc Tao is in the middle of water”. Translated as: “The waves sway the leaves, the wind shakes the flowers/ The lotus grove gently glides by/ With a smile on his face, his heart wants to say/ The deep pond falls into the ivory brooch” …Yes, Another lotus season has come…

Lotus flower, also known as lotus flower, scientific name is Nelumbo nucifera, this is a gymnosperm plant, belonging to the Lotus family. Flowers appeared on earth very early, from the 70s flowers appeared in India, then spread and spread to Asia and Australia. Particularly golden lotus originated from North America. The image of a bright yellow lotus blooming under the camera angle of a Vietnamese photographer (Photo: Collectibles) In Vietnam, lotus flowers are mainly grown in the provinces: Vinh Long, Tra Vinh, Dong Thap,… the most famous is Dong Thap with the familiar verse: “The ten most beautiful tower in the lotus flower”, It implies that this is the land where the most lotus is grown and also produces the most beautiful lotus flowers in our country. Lotus flowers have many color groups, in which yellow lotus belongs to rare and unique flower varieties. Because this lotus flower has a bright yellow color, the color of the flower is not too bright or different from ordinary lotus flowers. The golden lotus flower has an average diameter of 12 to 15 cm. Then comes the small lotus calyx in the middle of the yellow-green flower. Lotus flower in Vietnamese life and culture If in the West, the lotus is just a flower for decoration and beauty purposes, in Asian culture, especially in Vietnam, lotus holds a certain place in thought, consciousness of every human being. The lotus flower is attached to and brings many values ​​of both spiritual and material benefits to Vietnamese people’s lives (Photo: collectibles) Since its appearance up to now, the golden lotus flower is not only a close flower, closely attached to the human lifestyle, but also a lofty symbol, representing temperament, virtue as well as culture. trial of the Vietnamese. Flowers represent the strong vitality of our nation through difficult years, adversity, natural disasters, wars … but we always strive to overcome, towards a bright future. Like the image of the lotus flower rising out of the swamp to show off its color, emitting a fragrance for life. Lotus rice has been contributing to bring Vietnamese cuisine to the world culinary culture (Photo: Collectibles) In addition, in our country, lotus is a special plant that is grown and fully used all parts of the plant: such as tubers, peppers, flowers, seeds, petals … to make food materials Lotus leaves lotus leaf, lotus stem is used to make decoration, lotus heart is used as a drink and medicine or even delicate lotus silk is used to make textile fibers. The Meaning of Lotus In Feng Shui Feng shui experts believe that the decoration of items with the image of golden lotus flowers is a good thing to promote. Because this is a symbol with many special meanings for good luck, bringing prosperity, increasing solemnity to the space of houses or places of worship. According to the feng-shui concept, the golden lotus has purification and enlightenment meaning to help regulate prosperity, attract good sources of energy, increase the luck of the homeowner, bring warmth and comfort. In addition, according to Buddhist conception, the golden lotus also has the effect of preventing us, reducing bad luck and bad evil because the golden lotus itself has many main qi so it can protect for you. family members are always at peace. In feng shui, golden lotus appears in many different versions such as golden lotus painting, golden lotus disc, golden lotus flower pot, immortal golden lotus branch … With these positive values, today, Vietnamese people have The tendency to choose to buy feng shui items bearing the symbol of a golden lotus flower to display in the home or as a gift, to wish good things for family and loved ones.

Photo: Truong Dieu Anh In addition to the traditional lotus varieties, from 2019, the Hanoi people will also have a unique hobby of playing lotus flowers. At that time, the lotus with thousand wings created a “fever”, people racing to buy seeds to plant. A lotus seed of a thousand petals has a price ranging from 400,000 to 500,000 VND, and a lotus pot of this type costs up to a million VND. The thousand-petaled lotus is like a foreign lotus. Because of the number of petals so many, it is called a lotus with a thousand petals or a lotus with a thousand layers. The red-pink lotus usually has between 800 and 1,000 petals (our lotus is less than 20 petals). Outside, the petals are large, the more inward the petals are smaller and dense. The thousand-petaled lotus is very wrong, the flower is nearly as big as the hand. Compared with other lotus species, the thousand-petaled lotus is very long gone. At this time, instead of selling plants or bulbs, on the “internet market” many people sell flower cut flowers like other traditional lotus. However, the price of a thousand-petaled lotus is quite expensive, up to 150,000-200,000 VND / 5 flowers, 5-7 times more expensive than ordinary lotus depending on type. Not to mention, people who love this type of lotus still have to “lay bricks” for 4-7 days to have them. Even in bad weather, you have to order about 2 weeks in advance. Ms. Truong Dieu Anh – a focal point selling fresh flowers in Ha Dong (Hanoi) – said on Vietnamnet, this year is the second year she sells thousand petals, but on the market this kind of lotus supply is quite rare. “Actually selling fresh flowers is just a part-time job. However, I always choose to sell exotic and beautiful flowers. The same goes for thousands of petals. To find a supply, it takes me a long time to discover the house.” This lotus pond will cut flowers for sale, “she said. She also said that the dresser reported that the flower output this year would be more. However, it will take two more weeks to start flowering. At that time, the amount of cut cotton will be available for retail and wholesale. At this time, the volume of goods is still quite modest, there are only 2 flights a week, customers who want to buy must book 3-5 days in advance.

The lotus is an aquatic flower, so if you want the flower to stay fresh for a long time, you need to care for it. Flowering do well will give lotuses beautiful as in nature. Ms. Tran Thi Dinh (Hanoi) is a person who has a passion for flower arrangement, especially lotus. Moreover, she is extremely skillful with her hands, so people are not too surprised to learn that he is the owner of the lotus artwork. According to Ms. Dinh, in order to have the beautiful lotus vase like a dream, especially to locate the flower branches and lotus leaves upright, straight and at the desired position, the sewing of flowers is the most important thing. 1. How to keep lotus fresh for a long time Lotus mid-season is soaked and nourished enough to stretch the wings. If other flowers are usually diagonal cut to make it easy to absorb water, but for lotus you should cut with a very sharp knife to prevent the flowers from dehydrating. After cutting, you immediately put the flowers in the highest water tank possible or soak in the bath. When taking out flowers, quickly hold the flower head down to the ground to keep the flower water. Especially if the flower stalks lack of water when plugging in, use a syringe to pump. This is a trick to keep the flowers fresh for a long time, and at the same time make the stems sturdy and easy to plug. 2. How to vote She shared: “To have beautiful lotus pots, choosing the vase is also a very important and meticulous step. Lotus vase will be the most beautiful, most familiar and simple way to enter the human heart, especially when it is plugged in simple ceramic or terracotta pots with no coloration ”. You can choose between a yellow bottle with a stigma color or a green bottle for the color of branches The lotus pitcher should be 30cm taller and the mouth is slightly cambered like a stylized lotus shape. 3. How to plug The 3 flowers are not uniform and not on the same plane. Before plugging you should divide the lotus into 3 categories: long, medium, short. Choose a medium and curved branch first, creating the shape of the vase. 3 flowers next to each other are not uniform and not in the same plane to create depth for the vase. Plug the radio and young leaves in the end. Some beautiful lotus arrangements: This lotus has blossomed in the morning and at night. Lotus mandarin. Lotus Buddha, the child does not shed wings and stays fresh for 3 days. When you buy a lotus, people remember to choose the flowers with the opening of the flute, the new lotus will bloom, cutting the young lotus soaked in maintenance cannot bloom. The lotus plug should choose a simple type. Or the pistil color tank. Green vase matches the color of branches.

The resort complex has a size of 180ha in Dam Bay, where is located in the direction of the sea. In addition to the beautiful terrain of nature, the highlight of the project is the daring design to create an artificial island in the shape of a golden lotus flower that stands out among the majestic mountains, creating a rich and prosperous area on the island. Ngoc Phu Quoc. Project overview image of Selavia Inspired by the noble values ​​associated with lotus flowers, Selavia brings the lotus image into her architecture, creating the first man-made island area on Ngoc Phu Quoc Island. Project Selavia makes people think of the image of Palm Jumeirah artificial palm island in Dubai. Selavia Lotus Island is expected to become a symbol and create a highlight for the city. Phu Quoc in the future; at the same time becoming a destination to attract domestic and foreign tourists. The busy and luxurious Avenue of Light in Selavia Experience of many countries shows that the iconic works of the destination often create a unique highlight and thereby form the attraction for the whole region such as: Singapore has a lion statue, Shanghai has Minh Chau tower, Taiwan has Taipei 101 tower, Da Nang recently has the world famous Golden Bridge … “Our top desire not only to create works worthy of a large-scale commercial entertainment urban area like Selavia, but also to create a symbol of culture and tourism in a rich destination like Phu Quoc “, Phu Quoc TTC representative said. Shophouse Selashine – Vibrant Avenue of Light On the way to becoming an international tourist city, Phu Quoc needs large-scale projects and meets international standards, not only to make Ngoc Island a vibrant tourist, resort and entertainment hub. but also to anticipate a big transition in population size and economic structure here. Therefore, projects need to be practical not only to attract tourists but also to create a living and living space suitable for a vibrant coastal city. Oriented with this strategic vision, Selavia Phu Quoc Complex is invested in the trend of high-class “ecosystem” to serve the needs of relaxation, entertainment, living and business. Notably, the busy commercial street named “Selashine – Avenue of Light” is multi-utility. This is a vibrant food and service area 24/7 on a beautiful boulevard connecting the central North-South island with a coastal road of more than 1,200 meters, attracting more than 100 major brands of food, fashion and entertainment, along with many other unique festival activities. 99 Selashine shophouse where the city doesn’t sleep Attractive destinations like Phu Quoc are converging many conditions to develop business and commercial activities to welcome millions of domestic and foreign tourists to visit every year. Along with the city upgrading, the night economy in Phu Quoc is being promoted by managers, promising to create a vibrant “sleepless destination”. As a result, businesses here have an attractive market for profits, creating a huge demand for the shophouse. Marine shophouse currently focuses mainly on large tourism complex projects with a scale of hundreds of hectares, which are well planned by well-known investors in the market. Shophouse area is designed in a modern, luxurious and convenient way at Avenue of Light Therefore, shophouse Selashine is being noticed by many investors when possessing a lot of potential. Selashine has a diverse area from 160m2 to 270m2, expected to be handed over in March 2022, suitable for diverse business models, helping to maximize the used area to optimize profitability. In addition, each shophouse in a total of 99 units, has its own character, modifications and freedom of color, flexibility in spatial layout but still ensures the bold indigenous whole area in the whole area, creating so different experiences for visitors as well as the owner of the house. Regional linkage of the Selavia Complex project is also very convenient for famous connecting destinations across the island: 15 minutes from Phu Quoc international airport, only 10 minutes from JW Phu Quoc, … Resonating with destinations This development model of Selavia is to become an “all-in-one” tourism ecosystem in the international stature resort complex. Selavia’s products include: 6-star villas on the sea, commercial centers, villas for professionals, shophouse, hotels, 4-5 star resorts. Besides, there are a series of classy facilities such as walking square, clam theater, infinity pool, marine park … Thereby, visitors always feel comfortable in their journey to discover unexpected things at Ngoc Island. But business people and connoisseurs find a familiar feeling about a second home of a fully integrated project. “Selavia Golden Lotus” has been sent by investors with high expectations along with Vietnam’s potential for resort real estate development thanks to building confidence in the anti-epidemic phase, attractive natural landscape and growth. high economy.

That is the area of ​​Dance cave in Ninh Binh. Every year around May and June, when entering the lotus season, the lotus flower blooms, creating an extremely poetic, majestic, overwhelming scene … This clip was posted on Instagram @muacaves and quickly attracted the attention of netizens. In which, many international friends give compliments to the Vietnamese landscape, many people plan to visit here during their trip to Vietnam: – @travel_journal_photo: Too great. Miss Vietnam so much! – @cantalupimartin: I will be coming to Vietnam in March 2022. March is also the lotus season, right? – @daisykim_insta: It looks so peaceful. Before that, the images of this lotus lagoon were “stormed” on the Internet many times. (Photo: @shipped_away, @vietsui)

“Recently, seeing many sisters on social networks tell each other about the” miracle “use of snowball, I am very curious. This flower I have been mentioned in Chinese movies, has merit. Use detoxification, support blood gas treatment, anti-aging, skin beauty, increase resistance, reduce body aches … These are chronic diseases of me and my husband, so I decided to order them for use “, said Ms. Bui Phuong Thao (Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi). Lotus on the snow mountain has many different names such as: Snow Lotus, Snow Lotus, Snow Lotus flower … This flower is native to the high mountains in Xinjiang, Tibet (China). . At an altitude of 5000m, cold snow covers, no flowers exist, only snow blossoms. Tree seeds only germinate below 0 degrees C and grow well in negative conditions of 20 degrees Celsius. Flowering plants grow unsteadily in the mountains. When hatched, it only lasted for 8 months. Because of living in such a harsh, cold environment, and still kicking the snow to bloom, the lotus flower on the snow mountain is great for ventilation, congestion for human health. With such uses and origin, the snow is also known as Bach Diep Chi Vuong – the king of herbs. Despite being expensive, but this herb is bought by many consumers in Vietnam. According to Ms. Hong Trang (Ba Dinh district, Hanoi), she must book a month in advance to receive the goods. Lotus flower is often used to soak wine or puree with honey. A 60g snow mountain lotus can be used for 3-6 months. Dried lotus flower weighing 50g-60g is being sold at the Himalaya House for 2.7 million VND. Distinguished origin, quality snow flowers Selling prices are not cheap, popular on the market ranging from 2.5 million to 5 million, even there are precious flowers, selling prices up to tens of million. However, the origin and quality of this flower sold in the market is quite ambiguous. Ms. Do Thi Nhu Quynh said, currently, there are many places selling snowflakes on the market. But in order to buy real snowflakes, consumers need to learn carefully. Lotus flowers have many different origins. There are flowers of Xinjiang (China), cultivated, stimulating only 1-2 years to flower. In fact, the natural snow of Tibet takes 5-7 years to flower. The natural wild flowers are truly the Medicinal King. According to Ms. Do Thi Nhu Quynh, only the wild natural blossoms of snowflakes are really Duoc Vuong. Besides that, the weight of the flower is also different. There are dried flowers weighing from 20g-30g, there are dried flowers weighing 50g-60g. If you are not a savvy consumer, you can purchase the cultivated snow at the price of natural snow. Although there are such many types of products on the market, it is very difficult to identify snowflakes grown in the mountains and natural flowers in the mountains. So, to buy lotus flowers on the snow mountain to ensure quality, commensurate with the money, you need to carefully learn the information about this precious herb. First of all, you need to choose a reliable buying site. They are importers, distributors, reputable distributors, clear brands. At the same time, you also need to find a chart of product information such as the origin of the natural or cultured product, how to harvest, time of collection, expiry date … to choose the product that suits your needs. your demand and your economic conditions. (According to Vietnamese Women)

So, at this time in 2019, the world of lotus lovers stirred when the image appeared on social networks of a type of lotus planted in a giant flower pot. In particular, this flower not only has a few petals or 100 petals like a traditional lotus, but has up to 1,000 petals. At that time, the lotus variety caused fever and was planted by many people. A lotus seed of a thousand petals has a price ranging from 400,000 to 500,000 VND, and a lotus pot of this type costs up to a million VND. A few years ago, the lotus flower with thousand petals was introduced to Vietnam, planted by flower lovers as ornamental flowers (photo: Truong Dieu Anh) At this time, instead of selling plants or bulbs, on the “internet market”, many people sell flower cut flowers like other traditional lotus. However, the price of a thousand-petaled lotus is quite expensive, up to 150,000-200,000 VND / 5 flowers, 5-7 times more expensive than ordinary lotus depending on type. Not to mention, people who love this type of lotus still have to “lay bricks” for 4-7 days to have them. Even in bad weather, you have to order about 2 weeks in advance. Ms. Doan Thi Thanh Huong from Vuong Thua Vu (Thanh Xuan, Hanoi) admitted, in order to buy 5 thousand-petaled lotus, she had to search all over the sale of fresh flowers on the “online market”. If you can find a sale, you have to go to a 3rd seller to order because the number of customers is too much, while the flower is limited. Therefore, she had to wait exactly a week to receive the lotus flowers. Flowers are quite expensive, she has to spend 200,000 VND to buy 5 flowers. But when you receive the goods, you are very satisfied. The lotus is in beautiful color, plugged into the vase. Up to now, the flower is still fresh and blooming on the 4th day. In particular, they have a very pleasant aroma. On this occasion, a thousand petals lotus is planted to cut flowers like ordinary lotus (photo: Truong Dieu Anh) This lotus type has large outer layers, inside there are many small layers (photo: Truong Dieu Anh) On the forums of the love of fresh flowers, netizens are searching for the address to sell thousands of petals to buy and plug. Because, this type of lotus appeared in our country for a few years now, but rarely has new flowers sold like this occasion. Talk to PV. VietNamNet, Ms. Truong Dieu Anh – the focal point selling fresh flowers in Ha Dong (Hanoi) – said that this year is the second year she sells thousand petals, but the supply of this kind of lotus is still quite rare in the market. According to Anh, in the past, flower lovers often had to buy tubers for planting. However, in recent years, gardeners have started to import Thailand’s thousand-petaled lotus seeds to plant to cut cotton for sale. She is importing a thousand petals from a lagoon in Nghe An. “Actually selling fresh flowers is just a part-time job. However, I always choose to sell exotic and beautiful flowers. The same is true of the thousand petals. To find a supply source, it took me quite a long time to find out that the lagoon growing this kind of lotus cut flowers to sell, ”she said. She also said, the dresser reporter flower output this year will be more. However, it will take two more weeks to start flowering. At that time, the amount of cut cotton will be available for retail and wholesale. At this time, the volume of goods is still quite modest, there are only 2 flights a week, customers who want to buy must book 3-5 days in advance. As the first phase, the quantity is only 30-60 flowers, and when it is blooming, it can cut about 100-150 cotton / day. In fact, how much or less cotton can cut depends on the weather. Because, if there is heavy rain, the lotus leaves wings, spoils all flowers and has to wait for the next batch. On the “online market”, the lotus is sold at a fairly expensive price (photo: Truong Dieu Anh) This flower is causing fever, many people buy and buy to play (photo: Truong Dieu Anh) Last year, the output was low, there was a period of heavy rain that affected lotus, customers who ordered flowers had to wait 1-2 weeks before she could return the goods, she shared. Ms. Luong Thi Thuy, owner of a fresh flower shop in Truong Dinh (Hoang Mai, Hanoi), added that this occasion just started the blooming lotus season so customers had to wait quite a long time. Like yesterday, she sold the first thousand petals. The number of cut-houses is estimated at only a few dozen flowers, but the number of lotus guests is set up to 250. Therefore, she has to arrange in order, the customer pre-order is delivered first. The rest of the guests are paid flowers in the next installments. However, with as much order as yesterday, she estimates that it takes about 2 weeks to pay all her orders. Mr. Dang Hoang Hiep in Quang Nam – one of the first people to successfully plant the thousand-petaled lotus in Vietnam – previously said that the thousand-petaled lotus has the feature of branches about 1.6m high, the diameter of the leaves equal to one arm span people. The flower is as big as an adult hand when it blooms. The outer layers are as large as ordinary lotus, the rest are countless layers of small oval petals arranged in dense inside, if you sit and count, each flower usually has 800-1,000 petals. It took 3 weeks from the time the bud started to bloom until it died.

Hong Dao artist – actress Phuong Khue owns a villa with an area of ​​hundred square meters designed in a modern style. The garden is full of flowers of Hong Dao Hong Dao’s garden has many kinds of flowers such as rose, stone lotus, lilies … Recently, the United States has experienced a drought, so the government has recommended that people limit watering. However, the garden still did not die, but turned green after being replenished with water. The artist’s garden has a variety of flowers. Hong Dao’s mother is the one who cares for the garden when she is busy. She grows Vietnamese vegetables and irrigates flowers such as chrysanthemums, tea, and lanterns in both the back and front yard. Hong Dao is supported mainly by her mother in taking care of her garden. The area behind the house is spacious, in addition to growing flowers, she spends a space as a swimming pool. “I build a swimming pool for a few months in the summer but also rarely use it. Currently, every 4am, there is a flock of wild ducks flying home every morning,” Hong Dao shared. Swimming pool in Hong Dao’s house Hong Dao confided, this is the most peaceful time because she just revived herself after coping with illness, her health was not good. Despite spending a turbulent year, she believes that having health and peace of mind is happiness. The female artist is enjoying a peaceful and happy life. Besides, she said that she also received a lot of help from friends around. “The youngest brother, the children and grandchildren here are very good. I will help you whatever I need. Because I am alone, my arms and legs are weak, so I need one to make them rush. Many of the kids who came to work then invited me to eat again. I think if I become an artist to serve the audience, I have that fortune, “Hong Dao said. A familiar virtual living corner of Hong Dao in the villa With her biological mother and daughter by her side, Hong Dao can’t help but miss her work because she has temporarily stopped all artistic activities for a year. Luckily, the garden brings the female artist joy and relaxing moments to life in the distant United States. Hong Dao and her daughter. Ngoc Ha
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The yield is low, but the flavor and nutritional content of white lotus are higher than that of other lotus varieties The most impressive thing is that through the Moc Truly Hue’s project founded and implemented by Pham Thi Dieu Huyen (Hue City) not only for economic purposes, to create jobs, but also to contribute to conservation and development of lotus species. The white background of the Nguyen court used to go out everywhere in the pond and lake of the Monuments Complex of Hue ancient capital. Down seed In addition, through each specific product such as lotus seeds, lotus heart, lotus tea … that customers love, this project also introduces color materials, motifs of Hue culture into motifs and patterns. product packaging code on Sinh village paintings – the most famous folk painting line in Hue. Painting on lotus leaf As a result, visitors have more opportunities to explore the cultural depths through each story and image of the culinary, cultural and historical value of this ancient capital. Ancient white lotus planted in Thai Dich lake with the intention of lifting the footsteps of the angel over Trung Dao bridge – a path reserved for the king in Hue palace Enjoy tea marinated in lotus The lotus creates a beautiful, sophisticated and luxurious image for Hue Cold drying for 4 seasons will have products from lotus Each product packaging of Moc Truly Hue’s is a story about monuments, culture and history of Hue ancient capital

Right after buying the bowl from the market, the owner took pictures and sent it to experts for appraisal. The bowl was later identified by the Ming dynasty produced during the reign of King Minh Thanh To (1403-1424). The bowl is white with delicate motifs of lotus flowers, peony flowers, chrysanthemums and pomegranates. The diameter of the bowl is about 15 cm. The lotus bowl originated from the reign of King Minh Thanh To. Photo: Sotheby’s. The ancient bowl is named “lotus bowl” based on the lotus pattern on the outer body. The bowl is priced at 300,000-500,000 USD, 14,300 times more than the original purchase price by the owner. Auction organization Sotheby’s does not disclose the identity of the owner who bought the bowl from the second hand market. “The bowl has an extremely smooth porcelain body and a smooth enamel finish that doesn’t wear,” said Angela McAteer, head of Sotheby’s China Antiques division. The technology for making this bowl is not replicated in the later Ming dynasties, nor in successive dynasties, Ms. McAteer said. According to representatives of Sotheby’s, there are only 6 bowls in the world similar to antiques found in Connecticut, including those on display at the National Palace Museum in Taipei, the British Museum and Victoria & Albert Museum in London. Antiques are scheduled to be auctioned on March 17 during Sotheby’s “Asian Week” event. In addition to the “lotus bowl”, other Chinese antiques at auction include a fine Tang Dynasty silver bowl and an 18th century jade vase. These two items are priced at 1, 5 million USD.

The bowl, identified as a rare Ming-era antiquity, even achieved a much higher selling price than Sotheby’s initial valuation of $ 300,000-500,000. It sold for $ 721,800, nearly 29,000 times the original purchase price from the second hand market. The lotus bowl originating from the reign of Emperor Minh Thanh To has just been sold for $ 721,800. Photo: Sotheby’s. The bowl is white with delicate motifs of lotus flowers, peony flowers, chrysanthemums and pomegranates. The diameter of the bowl is about 15 cm. While auction organizer Sotheby’s did not disclose the identity of the owner who bought the precious bowl, Sotheby’s head of the Chinese arts department, Angela McAteer, told CNN By phone prior to the March 17 auction, the person who found the bowl at a second hand market did not haggle when buying it for an asking price of 35 USD. Immediately after buying, he sent a photo of the bowl to auction specialists, and it was immediately identified as an object of historical significance. “Instinctively we have a very, very good feeling about the bowl,” said Ms. McAteer. After more thorough examination, experts identified this antiquity – also known as the “lotus bowl” – produced by the Ming court during the reign of Emperor Minh Thanh To (1403-1424) – during period is famous for its special sophisticated porcelain technique. “The bowl has an extremely smooth porcelain body and the glossy enamel is not abrasive,” Ms. McAteer said. The industry of making this bowl is no longer found in later dynasties. Photo: Sotheby’s. The bowl-making industry was not replicated in the later Ming dynasties, nor in successive dynasties, Ms. McAteer added. According to representatives of Sotheby’s, there are only 6 bowls in the world similar to antiques found in Connecticut, including those on display at the National Palace Museum in Taipei, the British Museum and Victoria & Albert Museum in London.