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| Thanks to his passion, Mr. Nguyen Van Hoc has achieved great success in the ornamental plant cultivation business. |
Born in Ha Nam province and formerly a specialist in fisheries exploitation, Mr. Hoc's career path was closely linked to famous lakes and rivers. In 1976, he left Thac Ba Lake (Yen Bai province) for Thai Nguyen province to contribute to the development of aquaculture in the province, and later dedicated himself to this profession at Nui Coc Lake. He worked in the provincial fisheries sector for 12 years before transferring to work at the People's Committee of Tan Thai commune (Dai Tu district) until his retirement.
After retiring, Mr. Hoc did not choose a life of leisure in his old age, but instead began a "second life" with small potted plants. What started as a hobby during his visits to his hometown of Nam Dinh gradually grew into a career for him.
"I started simply because I found the tree beautiful and liked it. But when many people asked to buy it, I realized I could live with it with all my heart and mind," Mr. Hoc shared.
Determined to learn the craft systematically, Mr. Hoc hired artisans to teach him techniques; he personally traveled to famous bonsai-growing regions to learn about and collect unique bonsai styles. In this way, each potted plant and bonsai in his garden became more refined, richer in artistic value, and increasingly well-known to customers everywhere.
Currently, Mr. Hoc's garden has over 200 trees, many of which are valuable and worth hundreds of millions of dong. Notably, in 2020, he attracted attention when he successfully sold a royal-style tamarind tree for 1 billion dong. In some years, his income from the garden reached 4-5 billion dong – a figure that demonstrates the innovative thinking of a man in his sixties.
For Mr. Hoc, each tree shape represents a philosophy of life, a lesson in perseverance and tranquility. "Shaping the trees every day is also a way of shaping myself, learning patience, and maintaining a calm mind amidst the hustle and bustle of life," he said with a gentle smile.
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| Besides his ornamental plant business, Mr. Nguyen Van Hoc has also devoted considerable effort to collecting many types of precious wood. |
Each tree's shape and form requires not only technical skill but also reflects patience, meticulousness, and perseverance—values that define a person's character. Perhaps it is this tranquility that, despite his advanced age, allows him to wake up early every morning to care for each tree as a way of nurturing his mind and training his intellect.
It is thanks to this "patience" that Mr. Hoc not only created sustainable economic value but also built a rich spiritual life. His multi-million dollar orchard is therefore not just an asset, but also the result of an admirable life journey – where material and spiritual values flourish together. This is also a valuable lesson for all generations: true wealth begins with a strong inner self and a patient attitude in the face of life's changes. With his experience, in recent years he has also supported his children in managing a rice seed trading company based in Long An province.
Not only has Mr. Hoc enriched himself, but he also constantly seeks ways to spread his values to the community. For over 10 years, he has regularly participated in local charitable activities, supporting poor students and disadvantaged families with a total donation of over 100 million VND each year. He also participates in the Club of Elderly People Excelling in Business in Dai Tu District as the Vice Chairman, actively sharing his experience and inspiring entrepreneurial spirit among the elderly.
Amidst the meticulously pruned bonsai trees, Mr. Hoc enthusiastically chatted about trees, his profession, and how to live a virtuous life. Not everyone gets past 60 to restart a career. But he did it, not only through perseverance but also through a desire to live a useful life and create value until the end.
In him, one sees more than just a "bonsai artist" or a "successful businessman"—he is a living example of a spirit that transcends age, persistently pursues passion, and constantly spreads love.
Source: https://baothainguyen.vn/xa-hoi/202505/gieo-dam-me-gat-thanh-cong-b9a09c8/
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