LOTUS FLOWER

Contest Entry Code: ad9b48bb4979447fa65458c2f2eb6595

Unit: Individual

Place of creation: 140/28/26 Ward 6, Phường An Phú Đông, Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam

The lotus flower has long been considered the national flower of Vietnam, symbolizing purity, resilience, and nobility. Rising from the mud, the lotus blossoms, evoking the indomitable spirit, purity, and noble qualities of the Vietnamese people. Alongside the lotus, the image of the Vietnamese woman also embodies a similar beauty: gentle yet strong – like the delicate yet proud lotus in the pond. Elegant and pure – associated with simplicity, grace, and abundant love. Spreading fragrance to the world – like the lotus, not only beautiful for herself but also bringing value and spreading happiness to those around her. In art, literature, and photography, the combination of the lotus flower and the Vietnamese woman often evokes a complete picture of beauty: the flowing ao dai dress by the lotus pond, the shy and graceful demeanor beside the pink lotus petals. This is not just physical beauty, but also a harmonious blend of Vietnamese tradition, culture, and soul.