Bonsai captures vitality of nature
Hanoi (VNA) - Bonsai tree planting has become a growing industry in Vietnam. The interest in this art is huge among people with a natural affinity for bonsai trees.
A
bonsai is a miniature tree planted in a pot or rock. The art originates from
Japan.
In Vietnam, it’s common to see them everywhere and the trees are seen as
magical things as people believe they bring good fortune, long life and
strengthen family ties.
“Most Hanoians live in quite small
areas such as small houses and small streets, they want to bring a natural and
living space to their rooms so they can enjoy the greenery at home,” said Nguyen Quang from the Thang Long Art
Ornamental Plant Association.
Previously, many people reckoned that this hobby was for old people,
however nowadays there are many more people from all walks of life interested
in bonsai growing.
Dinh Tung, from
Hanoi, said he has known about bonsai growing for more than
a decade.
“Bonsai growing requires enthusiasm, meticulousness and patience,” he added.
A bonsai work is a miniature image of old
trees, with miniature living landscape called Hon Non Bo. These landscapes
imitate sceneries of traditional Vietnamese landscapes in islands, mountains
and forests which requires skillful hands, meticulousness and the love for
trees.
“We want to create the most natural
bonsai trees, we want to create a century-old tree in a plot with a subtle and
natural beauty,” said Nguyen Quang.
A bonsai is not only an ornamental tree, but also a miniature living art
which imitates the vitality of nature in art./.