Flowering bombax ceiba or red silk cotton trees are a common sight around northern Vietnamese villages in March, as locals are swept up in an air of nostalgia for the bliss of childhood in their hometown.
Apart from a banyan tree, a water well, and the yard of a communal house, bombax ceiba flowers are cherished parts of childhood in Vietnam’s northern villages. ![]() Even in the bustling streets of urban areas, the March bloom of vibrant bombax ceiba flowers evokes a strong feeling of nostalgia for the happy freedom of childhood. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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