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From December 22, 2024 to April 25, 2025, the exhibition ‘Imprints of Honorable Cultural Tradition’ is taking place at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi. Now in its third iteration, this year’s theme, ‘Thien Quang’ (Light from the sky), draws inspiration from the Thien Quang Well within the venue's grounds. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
From December 22, 2024 to April 25, 2025, the exhibition ‘Imprints of Honorable Cultural Tradition’ is taking place at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi. Now in its third iteration, this year’s theme, ‘Thien Quang’ (Light from the sky), draws inspiration from the Thien Quang Well within the venue's grounds. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Located at the heart of the Temple of Literature, near the stele pavilions and Khue Van Cac ((Pavilion of Constellation of Literature), Thien Quang Well is considered a sacred source connecting heaven and earth. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Located at the heart of the Temple of Literature, near the stele pavilions and Khue Van Cac ((Pavilion of Constellation of Literature), Thien Quang Well is considered a sacred source connecting heaven and earth. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
This sacred well, believed to be the origin of the finest legacies of the ancient capital of Thang Long, serves as the main thread connecting the artworks of the nine artists in the exhibition. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
This sacred well, believed to be the origin of the finest legacies of the ancient capital of Thang Long, serves as the main thread connecting the artworks of the nine artists in the exhibition. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
One standout piece is a large lamp adorned with traditional motifs, depicting crafts like forging, silverwork, embroidery, bronze casting, and seal engraving. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
One standout piece is a large lamp adorned with traditional motifs, depicting crafts like forging, silverwork, embroidery, bronze casting, and seal engraving. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The image of Long Bien Bridge is recreated in an artwork called ‘Urban trade.” (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The image of Long Bien Bridge is recreated in an artwork called ‘Urban trade.” (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The work ‘Colors of Time’, using mica and composite materials, is shaped like flames, symbolizing the beginning . (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The work ‘Colors of Time’, using mica and composite materials, is shaped like flames, symbolizing the beginning . (Photo: VietnamPlus)
An installation named ‘Golden Silk Drops’, made from painted wood, silk, and carefully curated lighting, tells a story about mulberry cultivation, sericulture, and silk weaving, evoking the image of women in the old time. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
An installation named ‘Golden Silk Drops’, made from painted wood, silk, and carefully curated lighting, tells a story about mulberry cultivation, sericulture, and silk weaving, evoking the image of women in the old time. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The artwork ‘Hues of Time’ is inspired by the Five Elements philosophy. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The artwork ‘Hues of Time’ is inspired by the Five Elements philosophy. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
‘Thien Quang’ is an artwork created by composite materials cast in phone case molds, signifying the integration of cultural heritage into everyday life. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
‘Thien Quang’ is an artwork created by composite materials cast in phone case molds, signifying the integration of cultural heritage into everyday life. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Finally, the piece ‘Touch’ depicts rice grains engraved with iconic symbols of Thang Long’s cultural heritage. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Finally, the piece ‘Touch’ depicts rice grains engraved with iconic symbols of Thang Long’s cultural heritage. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
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Thien Quang exhibition illuminates Hanoi’s “specialties”

Every artwork in the “Thien Quang” exhibition is inspired by the cultural essence, traditional crafts, and artistic motifs rooted in the rich heritage of ancient Thang Long. These creations are brought to life through a luminous interplay of light.

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