[In Pictures] Hanoi people pose with early blooming lotus in West Lake

This year, lotus blooms early in Hanoi, attracting crowds of people to take pictures and enjoy the fragrant scent and pure beauty of the flower.

The lotus flower has become familiar to the people of Vietnam and many Asian countries. According to Asian culture, the lotus flower represents the essence of a gentleman, not entangled in lust or greed, as well as the pure beauty, grace, and gentleness of a woman.

The white lotus flowers have begun to bloom, attracting great attention from people.

The white lotus flowers have begun to bloom, attracting great attention from people.

Lotus flowers bloom early at a lotus pond in Tay Ho District, Hanoi.

Lotus flowers bloom early at a lotus pond in Tay Ho District, Hanoi.

According to Buddhist scriptures, the lotus flower is soft, pure and fragrant, therefore, the lotus pod is a solemn and pure place for Buddha to meditate.

According to Buddhist scriptures, the lotus flower is soft, pure and fragrant, therefore, the lotus pod is a solemn and pure place for Buddha to meditate.

Some countries choose lotus as their national flower, such as India, Sri Lanka and Egypt.

Some countries choose lotus as their national flower, such as India, Sri Lanka and Egypt.

In Vietnam, the lotus has not officially been chosen as the national flower. However, in the hearts of many people, the lotus is always a symbol of pure and elegant beauty.

In Vietnam, the lotus has not officially been chosen as the national flower. However, in the hearts of many people, the lotus is always a symbol of pure and elegant beauty.

Six-year-old Ha Linh from Ba Dinh District poses for photos with lotus flowers.

Six-year-old Ha Linh from Ba Dinh District poses for photos with lotus flowers.

Many young people do not mind getting up at 5-6 am to visit lotus ponds to capture beautiful moments.

Many young people do not mind getting up at 5-6 am to visit lotus ponds to capture beautiful moments.

During peak season, each lotus pond with photography services can welcome 200-400 customers per day.

During peak season, each lotus pond with photography services can welcome 200-400 customers per day.

According to photographers, the best time to take photos with lotus flowers is early morning, because the weather is cool and the flowers are in full bloom, with a pleasant scent.

According to photographers, the best time to take photos with lotus flowers is early morning, because the weather is cool and the flowers are in full bloom, with a pleasant scent.

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