The river scene in the Mekong Delta has long been famous all over the world. However, in each floating season, the image of people harvesting water lilies becomes a “specialty” that many tourists look forward to.
Photographer Рhаm Trung Huy captured this beautiful scene and named it “Harvest of Lilies” when he published a series of photos of the Mekong Delta in foreign news. .
Through the lens of Рham Trung Huy, this aquatic plant becomes beautiful and charming, making it difficult for people to take their eyes off it.
The water lily is considered by many to be a symbol of year-round wetlands, such as the Mekong Delta, which grows very rapidly during floods.
When the water lilies bloom, people in the area gather to harvest. Bouquets of water lilies are rolled up, lined up to make it look like a soft, supple dance.
This romantic scene has made many tourists from all over the world admire the beauty of Vietnam’s water areas.
From early September to mid-November, the Mekong Delta will be covered in a white and pink blanket of water lilies. The flowers have stems that are high above the water level, which can be several meters long.
The women farmers here are responsible for washing the mud, gathering bundles, and then gently placing them in traditional boats and transporting them to a nearby market.
The water lily is not only used as a garnish, but is also used to prepare many local dishes. Its stem is the basis of the famous sour water lily soup.
Many foreign tourists also commented that the view of water lily harvest in Mekong Delta is definitely the best travel experience when visiting West Vietnam. m – a place covered with water and channels. Interlocked floating markets.
This traditional and nature-rich destination has always attracted the curiosity of visitors from all over the planet.