Bonsai economy booms in Mekong Delta
(VOV) - Many farmers in the Cho Lach district of Ben Tre province in the Mekong Delta are earning high profits from selling bonsai ornamental trees and shrubs for the New Year festivities.
In addition, many households in Cho Lach grow various kinds of medical herbs, which can be molded into various shapes and sizes for use in decorations during the holidays to liven up the season.
Apart from fruit trees and pets, local farmers are now keen on these ornamental trees and shrubs that possess a variety of differing beautiful colours and fragrances to meet the increasing demand of customers during the New Year.
Prices range from several to tens of millions of Vietnam dong (VND). It takes about six months to create a New Year bonsai, says Do Tien Binh, a farmer in the Vinh Thanh commune in Cho Lach district.
Some photos of New Year bonsai:
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