In March, when it gets warmer with drizzle, ‘Hoa Gao’ (known as Moc Mien or Po Lang in Vietnamese), whose scientific name is Bombax ceiba, is in full bloom. Bombax ceiba flowers are clearly visible from distance of 500m. All the old leaves fall down, leaving the trees with only flowers. The ‘red silk cotton’ trees look like burning torches with hundreds of red fires. These charming flowers always bring an endless source of inspiration to photographers, musicians and poets across VIet Nam thanks to its allures.

Let’s explore the picturesque beauty of the Bombax ceiba flowers in the central province of Quang Ngai through amazing photos taken by our freelance photographer Doan Vuong Quoc.

The red colour of Bombax ceiba flowers stands out against the green background of the rice paddy field, creating a peaceful picture of rural areas.

The charming red flowers with 5 petals appear in spring before the new foliage, lighting up and creating a wonderful natural setting in rural areas.

An countryside track adorned with the red flowers.

The flowers attract birds that long to suck nectar.

Bombax ceiba trees which are reminders of prosperity and tranquility become the landmarks of the rice paddy fields

Bombax ceiba flowers are reminiscent of unforgettable childhood memories.

Bombax ceiba trees in full blossom, showing off its strong vitality regardless of the passage of time, and the ravages of wars.

Reporting by DNO – Translating by A.THU