What is special about the unique ancient yellow apricot tree in Vietnam that received an Asian record?

According to the Vietnam Records Organization (VietKings), the new Asian record of Vietnam has just been awarded by the Asian Records Organization to an organization in Ho Chi Minh City and two individuals in An Giang and Dong Nai. Among them, 'Mai Lao Ky Nam' - an ancient yellow apricot tree of artisan Nguyen Thanh Su has achieved unique value in Asia.

Mai lao ky nam is the name of the work owned by Mr. Nguyen Thanh Su in An Giang . The mai tree is 8 m tall from root to top, 6 m wide spreading canopy, 3.4 m wide base, 1.3 m wide trunk, and the largest horizontal branch of the tree is 0.42 m.

This yellow apricot tree has a "straight gentleman" shape - a classic shape in Southern bonsai, representing the qualities of a gentleman: upright, dignified and principled. The tree's upright shape, balanced and neat branches, represent discipline and courage. This is a shape that was very popular with ancient Confucian scholars because it contains a noble philosophy of life and moral standards.

The apricot tree is 8 m tall from root to top and has a canopy spread of 6 m.

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The brilliant yellow apricot tree is considered a "living heritage" of ancient Southern bonsai art.

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In addition, the branches create a "tetragonal" shape, meaning they are evenly distributed in all four directions. In particular, the tree has a diagonal branch that curves in the shape of the letter "nu", creating the "mai nu" shape. Thanks to that, the tree not only has the strong, sturdy appearance of a gentleman, but also has a soft, supple look, true to the old concept: "vo nu bat thanh mai" (meaning that without feminine features, the apricot tree is not complete).

Mai lao ky nam is highly appreciated by bonsai enthusiasts because it fully converges the four standard elements of bonsai art: co (ancient), ky (rare, elaborate), my (beautiful), van (meaningful). Mai tree is considered a "living heritage" of ancient bonsai art in the South, connecting many elements of art, philosophy and moral education .

In addition, the Institute of Scientific Research and Education and Training (HCMC) also set a record as the Unit implementing a multilingual project on the topic of "Sex education and abuse prevention" for children from 3 to 15 years old, providing the most diverse products and applications in Asia.

"Super product" jasmine bonsai conquers Asian record

Mr. Do Ngoc Tuyen (born in 1980) - Chairman of the Vietnam Jasmine Club, owns a 2-leaf and 3-leaf jasmine garden in Dong Nai province, which has been recognized this time as the garden of ancient jasmine bonsai trees grown in pots with the most diverse shapes and forms in Asia.

The jasmine garden has an area of ​​1,600 ^m2 , with 108 ancient jasmine trees with 2 leaves and 3 leaves, 50 - 100 years old, potted and meticulously shaped, with high artistic value. In particular, his jasmine trees are all planted in bonsai pots with the famous brand name Hue Kieu Nhi pots, 100% hand-made, further enhancing the artistic value of the collection.

Mr. Do Ngoc Tuyen and the "super product" jasmine bonsai

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To have these precious jasmine bonsai masterpieces, Mr. Do Ngoc Tuyen has spent a lot of time and effort collecting and buying them from people all over the country. In addition, he also participated in auctions to buy ancient jasmine trees of high economic value to add to his collection and continue to introduce them to the world.

Records established by the Global Vietnamese Records Organization (VietWorld):

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Su (An Giang) with unique bonsai trees: Cuu Long Ky My - a bonsai pot of mai chieu thuy including 9 trees, creating a green forest shape; Mai Lao Ky Nam - an ancient bonsai yellow apricot tree of the South with a "straight gentleman" shape, styled according to the "Four-faced lotus" method; Phu Tu Tinh Tham - an ancient bonsai yellow apricot tree of the South with a "father and son" shape; Co Mai Chi Bao - an ancient bonsai yellow apricot tree of the South with a natural "three-deity" shape, symbolizing Happiness - Prosperity - Longevity; Vietnam Ao Dai Heritage Club and the world record holder couple Dao Xuan Tinh - businesswoman Khuc Thi Dau: The event of parading Vietnamese ao dai around Hoan Kiem Lake - Hanoi by Peugeot bicycles and old cyclos with the largest number.

In particular, the world record holder couple Dao Xuan Tinh - Khuc Thi Dau were also awarded the Asian record for the largest collection of sewing machines from countries around the world produced before 1955 (300 units).

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/mai-vang-co-thu-doc-ban-viet-nam-nhan-ky-luc-chau-a-co-gi-dac-biet-18525062515384479.htm