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.

Moving away from the center of Hanoi about 13 km, visitors will be surprised to see a lotus pond with hundreds of varieties of lotuses competing to bloom. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) The lotus pond belongs to the Center for Experimental, Research and Development of Lotus Gens (lane 234 Ngo Xuan Quan, Trau Quy, Gia Lam, Hanoi) managed by Mr. La Tien Hiep. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) The lotus pond is only about 7.5 hectares wide, but this is the place where many lotus species are grown in Vietnam today. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) Center manager La Tien Hiep said: ‘We are planting and preserving precious lotus species of Vietnam and the world, from lotuses of Dong Thap, Cu Chi, Hue to Chinese and European lotus species. Asia, Australia,…’ (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) Hiep said, the Center began to be built and developed from June 2019. After 2 years, the center now owns 167 species of lotus. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) Currently, the Center has bred 4 new varieties of lotus with many advantages. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) Center under the Vietnam Academy of Agriculture. Currently, here is researching and breeding new varieties of lotus with many advantages such as longer fragrance, beautiful color and resistance to harsh weather like in the North. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) Hiep revealed, the care of all kinds of lotus is almost the same, only the difference is in the season, growth rate, and nutrition. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) The center was opened for the purpose of research, conservation, hybridization and development of lotus varieties in Vietnam and around the world. Along with that, this will also be a place for people to visit, learn about lotus species, develop the Vietnamese lotus brand. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) Currently, this is the place with the most lotus varieties in Vietnam. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) This lotus pond is open to visitors to visit and learn about lotus. However, at the moment, visitors must ensure the 5K request from the Ministry of Health to be allowed to visit and take photos. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) Many people in the capital also take advantage of coming here to see and take pictures at this unique place. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) With a large area, the area for planting and developing precious lotus species in Gia Lam creates a separate and colorful lotus pond. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) Thousands of lotus flowers with all colors from pink lotus, yellow lotus, white lotus, red lotus… take advantage of this occasion to show off their colors. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) Mr. La Tien Hiep started researching and researching about lotus 7-10 years ago, but it was not until 2018 that he directly planted and made lotus. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) According to his disclosure, this lotus pond is planted with alternating species for natural hybridization, selecting new hybrid lotus species. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) It takes the center 3-4 years to be able to breed a new breed. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) Currently, the Center also provides 7-8 species of lotus such as white lotus with white border, white lotus with pink border, blood lotus, … for sale and plug to serve the needs of the people of the capital. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) Every day, this lotus pond produces 800-1,000 lotus flowers of all kinds and goes all over Hanoi. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) Mr. Hiep said that because the supply of lotus is not enough, in the near future, he wants to establish a cooperative with the local government. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) Close-up of the Drop Blood Lotus lotus. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) Like a lotus with a very cool-sounding name: Tender Girl. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) Every day, Mr. Hiep will get up at 3 am to start picking lotus. At about 6 o’clock, all lotus must be exported throughout Hanoi. Lotus must be harvested and exported before the sun is strong because after being picked, the lotus flower will be blown away at high temperatures. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) Lotus variety Pink Diamonds Lotus, also known as pink diamond lotus. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) The 15 Hong Ngoc lotus flowers will make many people come here fascinated. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) Similar to lotus with the name HT. Queen’s Pink Lips Lotus was bred by Hiep himself. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) Trung Son thousand-petalled lotus blooms and blooms in the summer sun. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) Hanoi in the early summer days of June is dazzling, but when coming here, dropping into the vast space of lotus ponds will surely make visitors excited. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) Lotus variety Thuy Tuy Hong An with characteristic shape. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) Like Mid Nights Lotus. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) Along with that, the Center also dedicates 5,000-10,000 flowers per crop to produce lotus tea. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) The lotus season usually starts from the end of May and lasts until the beginning of September. The beautiful and valuable lotus flower has many deep meanings, so it is very popular with the people. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) Lotus flowers are displayed everywhere and are one of the typical flowers of summer. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)

A set of captivating photos in a flowing white peach ao dai and a pose that shows off her soft body, Khanh Linh makes viewers unable to take their eyes off her because of her clear beauty and attractive figure. Not only that, but she also makes many people jealous because of the impeccable angle. Nguyen Khanh Linh was born on August 3, 2004. The senior female student is currently studying at Quang Oai High School, Ba Vi – Hanoi. With the advantage of appearance and interest in photography, Khanh Linh is currently a photo model for brands. In addition, she is also running her own business and mainly sells to friends her age. Khanh Linh impresses with smooth white skin, a high nose, plump pink lips and a “super standard” body. It is not surprising that the style of photography that she is aiming for is gentle, “banh beo” because her friend has a lovely face, with a gentle and lovely style of dress, in addition to that, annoying long hair. Khanh Linh also shared that in the future, she will try to follow a sexy concept, change her image and style to make herself more and more colorful and new. People care and support Khanh Linh shared: “ I feel very happy to receive everyone’s love. That is the motivation for me to confidently pursue my passion and improve myself more and more “. Not only interested in her beautiful appearance, Khanh Linh is also loved by everyone around her for her sociability and approachability. About to be a final year student in high school, the female student also has plans for the future, she hopes that she will pass into Hanoi University of Theater and Cinema. I hope Khanh Linh will prepare a solid luggage to enter the upcoming new threshold and be successful with the path she chooses.

“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)

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

“At this time, in addition to the fresh lotus seeds in Hue, which are in season, the ponds and lotus ponds in the countryside also begin to harvest seeds. If fresh lotus seeds in Hue cost 170,000-190,000 VND/kg, the original lotus seeds cost only 100,000-120,000 VND/kg. The lotus seeds from the countryside are as fragrant and fragrant as the Hue lotus seeds,” said Tran Thi Hanh, a small trader selling fresh lotus seeds at Vo market, Ha Dong. Because it is the fresh lotus seed at the beginning of the season, it is sold during the epidemic season, so this year, the price of fresh lotus seeds at the toad markets is quite soft, attracting many housewives to order. “At the beginning of the season, the price of fresh lotus seeds is still high. A little more lotus at the end of the tool, the price of lotus seeds will decrease to 80,000-90,000 VND/kg. That’s why many housewives buy fresh seeds from the countryside to make lotus tea, nut milk or leave sticky rice, cook tea to cool down,” said Hanh. Because many people like to eat, fresh lotus seeds at the beginning of the season are quite popular. Buyers buy at least 1kg, many buy 5-7kg and put them in the refrigerator to eat gradually. According to Ms. Hanh, there are many ways to preserve lotus seeds to eat year-round and still be delicious, but you can follow these 4 ways to store lotus seeds until the next season. Dried lotus seeds Hanh said, there is a simple way to store fresh lotus seeds to eat all year round, which is fresh lotus seeds that do not need to be washed after being purchased. Just peel off the shell, get the white lotus seed kernel. Use a toothpick to take the lotus heart. “Next, bring the lotus seeds to dry in the sun 3-5 times (or dry) until dry, then store them in a jar with a tight lid. From time to time, during use, you can bring lotus seeds to dry in the sun to avoid mold, “Ms. Hanh said. Frozen fresh lotus seeds When buying fresh lotus seeds, the housewife does not wash but peels off the seed shell, takes the white lotus seed kernel and uses a toothpick to get the lotus heart. After that, divide the purchased lotus seeds into small pieces, store them in plastic boxes, plastic bags or put them in vacuum bags and then put them in the freezer for later use. The easiest way is to freeze fresh lotus seeds in the freezer compartment As for the refrigerator, it can only be for about 10 days when the lotus begins to darken. Every time you take out the lotus seeds to use, take each box or bag, gradually defrost and cover with boiling water. Then cook normally. Lotus seeds are still pure white even when stored in the freezer. Steam fresh lotus seeds and put them in the freezer There is another way to preserve fresh lotus seeds that many housewives have recently suggested is to steam them and then freeze them to eat gradually. “Many housewives who buy their own lotus seeds think that if fresh lotus seeds are stored in the refrigerator for a few days, they will become dull, and the seeds will decrease in sweetness. As for fresh, but frozen, sometimes it is still mixed with rough seeds, not delicious. But if steamed, it’s 100% fleshy, white, fragrant, not dull, very convenient because when you need to eat tea, it cooks very quickly,” this person shared. Specifically, prepare a pot of water and steam the lotus seeds above, until the lotus is ripe. Do not stir while the lotus is still hot to avoid crushing the seeds. Wait for the lotus seeds to cool completely, then put them in a freezer box. This way can be stored for several months to a year. When you need to cook lotus leaf rice, lotus seed tea, longan tea, … just cook other ingredients and then add lotus and it will still be soft, fleshy, and fragrant like fresh lotus. More sophisticated, you can steam lotus seeds before freezing Soak in dilute salt water, then quickly bare and freeze According to Ms. Hanh, there is a way to store fresh lotus seeds to eat all year round, which is applied by many people, which is to buy fresh lotus seeds and wash them twice. Then, soak in diluted salt water for 10 minutes, then take out and wash again. Bring the water to a boil, add a teaspoon of salt. Then put the lotus seeds in the ceiling for 3 minutes. Keep a basin of very cold ice water ready to take out the lotus, then put it in a bowl of ice water to soak for 10 minutes. At this time, remove the lotus seeds to a basket to freeze. Doing this, the whole year in the lotus seed cabinet does not darken. When cooked, it still has a fragrant lotus scent. The lotus seller affirms that preserving fresh lotus seeds by the above methods can keep lotuses all year round. There are opinions reflecting that fresh lotus seeds are frozen to freeze, but according to Ms. Hanh, whether or not the lotus is shy is due to the lotus variety and lotus soil, not the way it is preserved. “Even if the fresh lotus is frozen in the freezer, it’s okay, boiled it is still beautiful and delicious like a fresh lotus,” she shared. In addition, Ms. Hanh also noted, when buying fresh lotus seeds to store food all year round, housewives should buy old, round lotus seeds, do not choose long, cracked seeds. These lotus seeds are usually delicious, not shy, fragrant, very sweet and chewy.

Lagerstroemia purple I’m not a fan of tombstones. This plant makes me feel dry and lifeless. Most of the year, they appear on the roadside, thin, dusty with a few leaves. However, I still have to admit that it is beautiful when the leaves are in bloom as well as the heart when this plant blooms. Among the summer flowers in Hanoi, Lang Lang is one of the earliest blooming species. In early May, in the midst of the hot and sweltering sun, purple flowers appeared, bloomed in clusters, dyed all the streets and street corners. The dreamy look of this plant is short-lived. After the rains, the flowers fade and gradually fall off. Red phoenix fills the sky Blooming a few days later than the mausoleum, the brilliant red color of the phoenix flower is no less competitive in attracting the eyes of passersby. In many streets and schools, phoenixes are burning the whole sky. In particular, in some places such as along the two sides of To Lich River (on the side of New Grapefruit Road) or Truc Bach Lake area, phoenix flowers are arranged in long rows, simultaneously blooming to create an eye-catching landscape. Flowers bloom is also when the students know it’s time to part. After the drumming of the last lesson, the white shirt and the tears, many people hurriedly picked up the pink phoenix wings and pressed them into their notebooks as if they wanted to hold back time. Canaries and scallops dyed in sunny yellow Not as poetic as the mausoleum or burning like the red phoenix, the canary and yellow scallops seem to blend in with the blazing summer sun. Most of the phalaenopsis trees in Hanoi are classified as ancient trees with tall stems and wide canopy, yellow flowers blooming prominently on green leaves. Meanwhile, the canary is slender, letting down the flower clusters to create a lovely look. Many trees when they are at their most brilliant make passersby only see a shiny yellow color. ‘Nearly mud that does not stink of mud’ Among the flowers of summer, the lotus is the one that blooms most persistently. Lotus has many types, each type has a different blooming time. However, the lotus season usually starts in mid-May and ends in early September. In Hanoi, if you want to see this flower, besides West Lake, you can go to some spots such as Xuan Dinh lotus pond, lagoon. Lotus pond in Quan Son, Lotus lagoon in Nam Hong, Bat Trang lotus pond, Ninh Xa lotus pond or lotus pond in Duong Lam ancient village.

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)