National museum hosts exhibition on army
Some artworks from the Vietnam Museum of Fine Arts collection have been put on display at the museum to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Vietnam People's Army (December 22).
A sculpture by artist Nguyen Thi Kim at the exhibition (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) - Some artworks from the Vietnam Museum of Fine Arts collection have been put on display at the museum to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Vietnam People's Army (December 22).
The exhibition showcases 58 artworks including paintings and sculptures, made by living and dead artists who joined the national resistance against various invading forces.
The exhibition also displays paintings about navy soldiers and relations between citizens and soldiers.
Some of the artworks depict quiet moments that are rare in war time, said Nguyen Anh Minh, the Museum’s Director at the exhibition opening ceremony.
The exhibition is a chance for young generation to get to know about glorious tradition of the Vietnam People's Army. The army is from people, for people and by people, he added.
The paintings were made by artists from different generations including artists from Indochina Fine Arts College; artists from the national resistance against the French and the American and artists from national unification.
The exhibition runs until December 27./.
You should also see
InfographicCommemoration of Hung Kings - Gathering the spirit of patriotism
The Commemoration of the Hung Kings and the Hung Kings Temple Festival are among the most important festivals of the year for Vietnamese people. The worship of the Hung Kings is not only part of the cultural identity of the Vietnamese community but has also transcended national boundaries to become an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
See more
Culture - Sports
Vietnam draw with Myanmar at 2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup’s group stage
Vietnam drew 1-1 with Myanmar in their first match of Group A at the 2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup on April 17.
Culture - Sports
Vietnam’s No. 1 female badminton player qualifies for Paris Olympics
Female badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh will be the 7th representative of Vietnam to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics this summer.
Videos
CNN names Vietnamese dumpling among world’s tastiest
Banh bot loc (Vietnamese tapioca dumpling), a specialty originating from the former imperial capital of Hue, has been selected as one of the world’s 35 tastiest dumplings by CNN.
Videos
Korean Cultural Street Festival dazzles visitors
Many residents of Hanoi as well as tourists have recently experienced the unique culture and cuisine of the Republic of Korea along the stone footpath surrounding the country’s embassy in Hanoi’s Bac Tu Liem district.
Culture - Sports
Vietnam Day held in Belarus
An event themed “Hello Vietnam” was held in Minsk on April 17 to promote the Vietnamese culture, traditions, history, and cooperation between Vietnam and Belarus.
