Madonna lily in Hanoi

Madonna lily is a kind of flower which blooms in April. In Vietnam, it is called “Hoa loa ken”, which means gramophone. It’s because of this flower’s shape. Owning a subtle beauty, this flower was widely used to decorate the houses of middle class families in the past. They believed that the pureness and exalted appearance of this flower reflects their style and personality.

“Hoa loa ken” also reminds us an image of a virgin in white Ao dai. It became the symbol of this flower since the painting was widely known “Young Girl by Lilies” by a famous artist To Ngoc Van.Nowadays, people could glimpse bicycle filled of white Madonna lilies on streets such as Phan Dinh Phung, Tran Phu, Xuan Dieu. It’s the icon of the month April, and of Hanoi that you will never forget.