Vietnamese Garden On Display In Tokyo

Vietnam’s traditional gardens, for the first time, are being shown to the international community at the annual World Gardening Fair hosted by Okura Hotel in Tokyo, Japan from May 1 to 5.

Alongside nine other countries, Vietnam has brought to the event a replica of its traditional gardens with a vault-like gate and lotus pond filled with goldfish. Vietnam’s traditional gardens are designed for visitors to sit with the hosts in a small pavilion to drink tea, play chess and gaze at flowers and the moon.
Various flowers and bonsai usually seen in both rural and urban gardens in Vietnam are also on display.
The fair, which is co-organized by the Japan Bonsai Garden Art Association and embassies of the 10 participating countries, aims to introduce the gardening and cultural life of these countries and enhance mutual understanding and friendship among them.