The donation came from the sale of Quan’s art piece titled “Compassionate Horse,” a symbolic sculpture he personally created with the aim of spreading a spirit of sharing within the community.

Bui Van Quan presents funding to Hop Thinh commune to help deliver Lunar New Year gifts to poor households and families facing difficult circumstances.

The artwork was purchased by a female entrepreneur from Tuyen Quang province. Quan said from the outset that “Compassionate Horse” was intended to be sold to raise funds for charity, unlike his other two zodiac sculptures for the 2026 Lunar New Year of the Horse, “Joyful Horse” and “Happy Horse.”

Originally trained as a bridge and road engineer, Quan later returned to his hometown to develop a farm-based business. His journey into art began when he started creating cartoon-inspired figures by hand to serve as gifts and recreational spaces. Over the past three years, his garden has gradually become a popular destination for local children and residents.

Quan and his art piece titled “Compassionate Horse".

Previously, during the 2025 Lunar New Year, Quan’s “Happy Snake” sculpture attracted widespread attention on social media and became a unique check-in spot.

He has also made a strong impression with other works such as “Young Dragon” and the installation “Happy Vietnam,” conveying messages of patriotism and love for the homeland and the nation’s seas and islands.

The “Happiness Garden” regularly welcomes large numbers of local residents for free visits, becoming a popular community space.

Quan’s “Happy Garden” is open to the public free of charge and regularly welcomes visitors from the local community.

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