In the early days of May, many streets around Ha Noi are dyed purple by crape myrtle flowers, creating an incredibly romantic and peaceful scene.
The blooming crape myrtle flowers signal the arrival of bright summer daysIn addition to its dominant purple colour, crape myrtle flowers also come in pale white and pink huesPurple crape myrtle blossoms around Hoang Cau Lake in Dong Da districtPurple crape myrtle flowers blooming along Kim Ma Street in Ba Dinh districtCrape myrtle flower petals are thin and light like paper, and often in shades of purple, pink, and whiteAfter a few summer rain spells, the petals have faded and begin to fall