Billion-dong ornamental plants on display at memorial site of Mac kings
LE DUNG – VAN NGA•07/10/2025 16:02
An exhibition of ornamental plants is taking place at the memorial site of Mac kings, a special national relic, in Kien Hung commune, Hai Phong city to commemorate the 484th death anniversary of Mac Dang Dung, the founding emperor of the Mac dynasty.
Delegates cut the ribbon to open the exhibition on the afternoon of October 5The largest ornamental plant exhibition ever held in Hai Phong features nearly 300 unique works displayed at the memorial site of the Mac kings in Kien Hung communeThe collection includes a wide range of plant art forms such as bonsai, ornamental stones, miniature landscapes, and orchids, created by more than 100 artisans and garden owners from communes across Kien ThuyThe set of three fig trees titled “Cuu Pham Lien Hoa” (Nine Grades of Lotus) is valued at over 50 billion VNDVisitors enjoy taking photos beside “Phu The Duong Tu” (Husband and Wife Raising a Child) by Song Trang garden, valued at more than 10 billion VNDThe piece “Hon Que” (Rural Soul) recreates the familiar image of an old banyan tree, a village well, and a communal houseThe event, taking place from October 5 to 13, has attracted a large number of plant enthusiasts from across the countryEach creation reflects the artisans’ skillful craftsmanship and creativity, embodying the qualities of antiquity and peculiarity, with high artistic and economic valueThis is the largest ornamental plant exhibition ever organized in Hai PhongThe People’s Committee of Kien Hung commune presents certificates of merit to participating garden owners and individuals