12 topiary animals to welcome Tet at Hanoi park
VOV.VN - 12 animal sculptures planted with ornamental shrubs and flowers are being put on display at Thong Nhat (Reunification) Park in Hanoi to welcome the upcoming traditional Lunar New Year (Tet).
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Workers are busy creating the animal sculptures out of plants and flowers at Thong Nhat Park. Pictured is the impressively large and verdant tiger. |
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The bushy mouse is watered regularly to keep it in top condition. |
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Workers are finishing the frames of the sculptures before embedding them with plants to represent the 12 animals of the zodiac. |
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A colourful rooster with a beak and comb made from tightly wound rope. |
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The frame of each animal is built out of steel before being covered with plants and flowers. Pictured is a tall leafy snake. |
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The verdant animal designs attract much attention from local people. |
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Each topiary animal is 2-3m tall. |
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The dog – the symbol for 2018 – is yet to be finished for display. |
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The pig is receiving its final few plants, which flourish in the rich soil within its body. |
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The buffalo. This is the second time Hanoi has erected the 12 topiary animals vibrantly decorated with plants and flowers to welcome Tet. |
