(VNF) - More than 200 meticulously shaped bonsai trees and 300 different species of roses are on display at an exhibition at Thang Long Rose Park in Hanoi’s Thanh Tri district.

30 bonsai artisans from Hanoi gathered at the opening ceremony of the exhibition on April 25^th, and shared experience in cultivating the ornamental trees.

More than 200 meticulously shaped bonsai trees are on display at an exhibition at Thang Long Rose Park. (Photo: FB/ ‎Cây Cảnh Thăng Long‎)

Dao Manh Hung, Director of the park, said the event aims to create an “interesting playground” for nature lovers in the city and give bonsai growers a space to meet each other and share their passion for this horticultural art.

“In the past, only rich people could afford bonsai and other ornamental plants. But nowadays, everyone can buy or cultivate one. This event is a meaningful one because it inspires people to live closer to nature."

Trinh Thuan Duc, senior specialist at Biology Landscapes of Vietnam, said the art of growing bonsai appeared in the country 900 years ago. There are also differences in how different cultures approach the art.

Mr. Duc explained that while the Japanese bonsai is closely attached to the Zen philosophy with no specific themes, Vietnamese bonsai has different stories to tell.

When planting and shaping their trees, Vietnamese growers are inspired by inpidual feelings as well as relations between people, including friendship, love between family members, and the energy of Vietnamese people, he said.

300 different species of roses are on display at an exhibition. (Photo: FB/Trang trại Hoa Cây cảnh Thăng Long)

Located in Huynh Cung village, Thang Long Rose Park has been a favoured destination for rose lovers in the capital.

With a total area of around 45,000sq.m, it is the largest park of its kind in the city, and houses thousands of rose plants, including over 300 world famous varieties.

The bonsai exhibition will run until May 15^th./.

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