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Ban flowers in full bloom ahead of festival

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VOV.VN - With just a few days to go until the Hoa Ban Festival 2022, Ban (Bauhinia) flowers are blossoming every corner of Dien Bien Phu city in the northwestern region of Vietnam.
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After several postponements due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hoa Ban Festival 2022, a popular spring flower festival held in the north and northwestern region, will come back in Dien Bien on March 13.
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For generations, Ban flowers have been closely associated culturally and spiritually with the Thai and Tay ethnic minority groups residing in the northwestern mountains.
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In the Thai language, “Ban” means “sweet”. A Ban tree stands between two to six meters tall and has rough, grey bark, and abundant long branches. Ban flowers also feature a soft and sweet fragrance.
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As flowers are in full bloom, they create a picturesque scene, attracting local people and tourists alike to watch and snap photos.
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Local Thai women look more beautiful with Ban flowers pinned on their hair.
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Ban blossoming marks the season of Thai festivals. The Thai people use Ban flowers for decoration, food, and offerings to pray for peace, prosperity, and happiness.
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A girl donning a white Ao Dai (traditional long dress) appears charming with Ban flowers.
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During this year’s Hoa Ban Festival, visitors will have the chance to enjoy a wide range of activities, such as a food festival, folk singing, and dancing.
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In March, when the Ban season peaks, mountainsides covered in flowering Ban trees create a romantic picture. The flowers typically have five petals and can be purple, white, or red, although the majority are white.
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