Why Vietnamese Bonsai Is Not Japanese Bonsai | A Cultural Way of Seeing Nature

We are now viewing images filmed at a bonsai exhibition in Hanoi, Vietnam. This exhibition offers a rare dialogue between: bonsai, cultural history, and human thought.

More than just bonsai trees, the works at the "Hanoi Street Bonsai" exhibition express the philosophy of life, cultural memories, and unique artistic identity of Vietnam.

They also show similarities with Japanese and international bonsai. However, they still carry the essence and spirit of Vietnamese cultural traditions with a strong sense of identity.

From the natural growth direction to the delicate pruning rhythm of the bonsai creation in Hanoi's Old Quarter, the artistic culture of old Hanoi – this is a very important message strongly expressed in the works of artist Hoang Le Minh and his friends.

👉 Vietnamese and Japanese bonsai are jointly promoting the development of international bonsai art. There is integration, but not assimilation.

Location: Center for Arts and Culture – 22 Hang Buom Street, Hanoi
🎥 This video is part of a documentary series exploring the mindset, identity, and creativity of Vietnamese bonsai art.

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