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Once considered typical of the northwestern region, the bloom of Bauhinia flowers is now part of Hanoi’s 12 flower seasons. (Photo: VNA)
Once considered typical of the northwestern region, the bloom of Bauhinia flowers is now part of Hanoi’s 12 flower seasons. (Photo: VNA)
Bauhinia flowers are popular in literary works, folk songs, and dance, as they symbolise women’s purity and beauty. (Photo: VNA)
Bauhinia flowers are popular in literary works, folk songs, and dance, as they symbolise women’s purity and beauty. (Photo: VNA)
Bauhinia flowers create a white carpet along streets in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)
Bauhinia flowers create a white carpet along streets in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)
The flowers, which bloom once a year, from mid-February to March, symbolise happiness, love, and gratitude. (Photo: VNA)
The flowers, which bloom once a year, from mid-February to March, symbolise happiness, love, and gratitude. (Photo: VNA)
Bauhinia flowers are woody and about 10-12 metres in height. The flower has four or five petals with small stamens. (Photo: VNA)
Bauhinia flowers are woody and about 10-12 metres in height. The flower has four or five petals with small stamens. (Photo: VNA)
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Hanoi bedecked in bauhinia flowers

Bauhinia (ban) flowers from mountainous areas add a great deal of charm to the capital Hanoi during February as they bloom along Bac Son and Hoang Dieu Streets.
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