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Visitors to the exhibition (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi fair brings art closer to public

The “Da Sac” ( Diverse Colours) exhibition, part of the Hanoi Art Fair, features nearly 350 artworks across various media, including oil painting, watercolor, silk, acrylic, graphic art, and pen drawing. Each piece tells a unique story and conveys distinct messages from the artists.

Exploring the symbolism of the Snake in Vietnamese culture

Exploring the symbolism of the Snake in Vietnamese culture

The Snake glides to the sixth position in the Vietnamese zodiac, but its cultural significance extends far beyond mere numerology. While the Dragon reigns as a symbol of imperial power, the Snake maintains a more intimate and protective connection with daily life, embodying both fortune and peril, blessing and trepidation.

Vietnamese paintings showcased at London Asian Art

Vietnamese paintings showcased at London Asian Art

An exhibition entitled “Mot Thoang Viet Nam” (A glimpse of Vietnam) is underway by Thang Long Art Gallery at Bonhams auction house in London, the UK. This is part of the 27th edition of Asian Art in London, marking the first participation of a Vietnamese gallery at the city's prestigious art event.

Thai Binh province preserving Cheo singing

Thai Binh province preserving Cheo singing

The northern province of Thai Binh is home to many flourishing forms of folk performance arts, notably Cheo singing. Throughout its long history, the province has preserved many unique Cheo melodies of the Red River Delta region.

The evolution of dragon symbol in Vietnamese art

The evolution of dragon symbol in Vietnamese art

In Vietnam, dragons hold great significance as a sacred symbol in the nation’s history, as depicted in the legendary tale of “The Dragon and the Fairy.” Though mythical creatures, dragons have strong spiritual connection with the Vietnamese people.
Exploring Indochina Art Museum

Exploring Indochina Art Museum

The Indochina Art Museum in Hai Phong city currently stores and displays over 15,000 artifacts dating from hundreds to thousands of years old. The owner of the private museum is businessman Cao Van Tuan, who has a passion for history and a love of art.
Hanoi mosaic bricks spotlighted on German travel site

Hanoi mosaic bricks spotlighted on German travel site

The capital city of Hanoi, boasting a treasure trove of historical and cultural values and impressive cuisine, is where all tourists can satisfy their cravings for history, art or natural landscapes, according to German travel news site reisreporter.de.
Lacquer painting highlights essence of Vietnam

Lacquer painting highlights essence of Vietnam

From a lacquer artwork containing memories of enchanting Mid-Autumn nights, the idea of creating unique products for this year’s Mid-Autum Festival first emerged. The following is the story of a creator bringing the traditional artform and the essence of Vietnam to innovative gifts.
Two major fine art contests launched

Two major fine art contests launched

The Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on May 25 called for submissions for two major art contests on sculpture and fine arts.