(QBĐT) - March is covered by the gentle atmosphere of the last days of spring. The chilly wind of the early mornings and the gentle sunshine of the rising noon create an airy and peaceful space. In that spring picture, it is impossible not to mention the blooming grapefruit flowers, dispelling the damp smell of the remaining winter.
Pomelo flowers are one of the typical flowers of Vietnam, associated with many generations, from rural villages to bustling cities. Pomelo flower season usually comes in March, when the clusters of pure white flowers with golden pistils begin to bloom, spreading their sweet fragrance in the clear blue sky. That is one of the things that makes March special, easily making people linger and fall in love.
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Every time March comes, the people of my hometown eagerly await the grapefruit blossom season. From the beginning of the month, along the village roads, grapefruit trees begin to bloom, covering a corner of the sky in white. The delicate grapefruit petals, drifting in the wind, seem to invite everyone to stop and take a deep breath to feel the purity of the earth and sky. It is an unmistakable scent, both sweet and elegant, making people's hearts feel light and peaceful.
The grapefruit blossom season is not only a gift from nature but also a part of the memories attached to each family. In my village, no one knows exactly when the grapefruit trees were born, but every blooming season, people pick the flowers to make tea. This simple pleasure has become a part of daily life, helping people here relax and calm down after hard working hours.
The scent of grapefruit flowers has a strange power. It not only makes the space more fragrant but also brings to people's hearts gentle, indescribable emotions. Every time I see clusters of pure white grapefruit flowers, my heart is filled with a feeling of nostalgia, as if a memory has been hidden deep in my soul, long lost. The scent of grapefruit flowers reminds me of the afternoons sitting with my mother, when my mother made grapefruit tea, then softly told old stories...
Nowadays, when life becomes hurried and hectic, the moments of sitting under the pomelo tree, breathing the fresh air and enjoying pomelo tea can become a distant memory. But every time March comes, when the pomelo flowers bloom again, I feel a part of nature close and familiar, making people feel like they are returning to themselves, settling down after all the hustle and bustle. Not only me but many other people also find a strange serenity in the pomelo flower season. It could be waking up early in the morning, sitting and watching the pomelo flowers gently fall, passing through the first rays of sunlight of the new day. Or it could be sitting on the porch in the evening, watching the birds flying in the air, smelling the scent of pomelo flowers, feeling the harmony between the earth and sky, between people and nature.
March, the season of grapefruit flowers, is not only a time to feel the beauty of nature but also to contemplate deeper things in life. There are things that cannot be grasped by hand, but can be easily felt by heart. The scent of grapefruit flowers in the air is a typical example, it is not just a scent, but an emotion, a memory, a part of the national cultural identity. March passes with the grapefruit flowers blooming, but its beauty still remains in everyone's heart, like an indelible memory. And no matter where you go, what you do, when the grapefruit flower season comes, people's hearts naturally become peaceful and relaxed.
Looking at the clusters of white grapefruit flowers blooming on the tree, I dream of March next year, when the flowers bloom again and the scent is strong in the spring breeze, carrying with it memories of past grapefruit flower seasons.
Nguyen Van Nhat Thanh
Source: https://www.baoquangbinh.vn/van-hoa/202503/mua-hoa-buoi-2224725/
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