Red silk cotton flowers - symbol of Vietnamese rural areas

  • The red cotton tree next to Ba Co shrine in Bac Giang city was recognised as an ancient tree with historical-cultural value by the Vietnam Ornamental Creatures Association in 2021. VNA Photo: Khánh Hoà
    The red cotton tree next to Ba Co shrine in Bac Giang city was recognised as an ancient tree with historical-cultural value by the Vietnam Ornamental Creatures Association in 2021. VNA Photo: Khánh Hoà
  • An old red silk cotton tree in Yen Mo district, Ninh Binh province. VNA Photo: Khánh Hoà
    An old red silk cotton tree in Yen Mo district, Ninh Binh province. VNA Photo: Khánh Hoà
  • Blooming red silk cotton flowers on a road in Doan Nu hamlet, My Duc district, Hanoi. VNA Photo: Khánh Hoà
    Blooming red silk cotton flowers on a road in Doan Nu hamlet, My Duc district, Hanoi. VNA Photo: Khánh Hoà
  • Thay Pagoda's poetic beauty during the full bloom of red silk cotton flowers. VNA Photo: Khánh Hoà
    Thay Pagoda's poetic beauty during the full bloom of red silk cotton flowers. VNA Photo: Khánh Hoà
  • A serene scenery of Vietnamese countryside with blooming red silk cotton flowers. VNA Photo: Khánh Hoà
    A serene scenery of Vietnamese countryside with blooming red silk cotton flowers. VNA Photo: Khánh Hoà
  • A serene scenery of Vietnamese countryside with blooming red silk cotton flowers. VNA Photo: Khánh Hoà
    A serene scenery of Vietnamese countryside with blooming red silk cotton flowers. VNA Photo: Khánh Hoà
The red silk cotton flower, with its striking five-petal red blossoms, is a beloved symbol of the Vietnamese countryside, representing the beauty and vibrancy of the rural landscape. From mid to late March, the flowers are in full bloom across various regions of Vietnam. From serene countryside landscapes to lofty mountain peaks and deep valleys, these blossoms adorn the nation, adding to its natural splendor. Red silk cotton trees have long been a familiar sight in Vietnam, adorning temples, pagodas, village entrances, riverbanks, and levees, making it a prominent symbol of Vietnamese rural areas. VNA Photo: Khánh Hoà

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