Vietnam national flower: The symbol of beauty and great values

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Lotus flower Vietnam is known for its beauty and significant symbolic meanings (Source: Collected)

Lotus is considered Vietnam national flower, as it signifies purity, elegance, serenity, and strength, which are the characteristics of the Vietnamese people. The lotus also holds an important role in the daily life of local people. Therefore, any tourist preparing for a Vietnam travel journey should not miss out on this unique cultural feature of the country.

1. What is the national flower of Vietnam?

The national flower of Vietnam is considered to be the lotus (Source: Collected)

Lotus grows in the mud beneath pond water. Despite that, it still thrives and rises to absorb sunlight and spread a floral aroma without being tarnished by the mud.

There are numerous uses for lotus. People usually use this flower for decoration and gifts. Lotus is also a useful ingredient for delicious dishes and drinks, especially lotus tea.

The blooming season of the lotus flower starts at the beginning of summer, around June. Lotus fully blooms in July.

2. Lotus in Vietnamese culture and the daily life of local people

As mentioned above, despite being surrounded by mud, lotus still rises above, casts an exquisite scent, and shines with its eye-catching color. Lotus holds great symbolic meanings in Vietnamese culture as well as the daily life of local people.

Vietnam national flower symbolizes divine beauty that can stand out even amidst impurity and darkness (Source: Collected)

Rising above the mud, this Vietnam national flower represents the strong will and resilience of Vietnamese people to overcome all adversities in life.

Lotus is also a symbol of Buddhism, which is a prominent religion in Vietnam. In Buddhism, lotus represents the purity of the body and mind.

According to feng shui, this Vietnam national flower can also bring great prosperity and luck to the land owner. That is why many Vietnamese households use lotus for decoration in their living rooms or workrooms.

3. The significance of lotus national flower by different colors

Each shade of lotus also has its own specific meanings:

• Pink lotus

Vietnam national flower mainly has a pink shade. Pink lotus symbolizes compassion, love, modest beauty, and the strong will to live. In Buddhism, pink lotus represents the religion as a whole.

Pink lotus is the major symbol of Buddhism (Source: Collected)

• White lotus

White lotus is a symbol of simplicity, purity, and elevated aesthetics. With its gentle and elegant beauty, this shade of lotus reflects the purity of the human mind. This color of Vietnam national flower also represents the overcoming of challenges in life.

• Red lotus

Red lotus symbolizes emotional attachments. It stands for love, passion, compassion, and emotions in every human being. When a red lotus blooms, it represents an open heart that is full of love.

Red lotus symbolizes love (Source: Collected)

• Yellow lotus

Yellow lotus symbolizes complete enlightenment in Buddhism. This lotus shade comes from a rare flower that originated in North America. Tourists can see lots of yellow lotus blooming around October.

• Purple lotus

The purple shade of lotus represents spirituality and mysticism. It also represents teachings about human enlightenment.

Vietnam national flower in purple shade (Source: Collected)

4. The 3 iconic lotus-shaped architectural works in Vietnam

Vietnam national flower is also the inspiration for many mesmerizing architectural works in the country. Below are 3 iconic buildings that were influenced by the shape of Vietnam national flower.

4.1. One Pillar Pagoda (Hanoi)

One Pillar Pagoda is a typical architectural work of the country, inspired by Vietnam national flower. According to legend, the pagoda was built according to a dream of the lotus throne of King Ly Thai Tong in the 11th century. 

The pagoda has only a solid pillar rising from the mud to support the traditional wooden structure. The pillar represents the lotus stem while the wooden structure represents the lotus flower when it fully blooms. From the distance, the pagoda looks like a large lotus amidst the lake.

One Pillar Pagoda is one of the most unique architectural works in Vietnam’s capital city (Source: Collected)

4.2. Tram Huong Tower (Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa)

At first glance, tourists can clearly see that the architecture of Tram Huong Tower takes inspiration from Vietnam national flower. This tower is considered a symbol of Nha Trang city with its unique design. From afar, Tram Huong Tower looks like an orange lotus bud under the sun. Even at night, the tower still glows with lights from its petals.

Tram Huong Tower is an iconic building in the coastal city of Nha Trang (Source: Collected)

4.3. Bitexco Financial Tower (Ho Chi Minh City)

Located in the center of District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Bitexco Financial Tower is 68 floors high. It was ranked the 110th tallest building in the world. The tower was designed to become a peculiar building associated with national traditions. Therefore, Vietnam national flower was the inspiration of this enormous architectural work.

Bitexco Financial Tower was built with the latest technology. It has the elongated shape of a lotus bud. From the distance, the building rises like a giant lotus bud by the Saigon River. The glass walls also represent the transparent beauty of lotus. 

Bitexco Financial Tower is a modern architectural work inspired by Vietnam national flower (Source: Collected)

Besides the above-mentioned buildings, you can find a lot of excellent architectural works in both traditional and modern styles throughout Vietnam, particularly in Hanoi, Nha Trang, Hoi An, Da Nang, Phu Quoc, etc. These cities also offer tourists lots of attractions to explore. Check out some destinations listed below to add to your travel plan in Vietnam:

• In Hanoi, it is recommended that you visit VinKE & Vinpearl Aquarium. At Vinpearl Aquarium, you can explore the colorful underwater world of more than 30,000 marine specimens. Meanwhile, VinKE offers an ideal educational playground for children, where kids can have fun with their families while experiencing career-oriented activities. 

VinKE & Vinpearl Aquarium

• Visiting Hoi An, tourists should not miss out on VinWonders Nam Hoi An. This amusement park offers a variety of entertainment activities in five subdivisions: Adventure Land, Harbor Corner, Island of Folk Culture, Water World, and River Safari. 
• In the coastal city of Nha Trang, a visit to VinWonders Nha Trang will not let you down. With its 6 subdivisions, particularly the Adventure Land, Water World, King’s Garden, Sea World, World Garden, and Fairy Land, this site offers more than 100 entertainment activities for tourists to explore.
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With exquisite beauty and symbolic significance, lotus is treasured as Vietnam national flower. Not only is it a part of the daily life of Vietnamese people, it also represents the cultural values of the country. Therefore, tourists should not miss out on seeing the lotus flower for the best journey in Vietnam.

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