Traditional, contemporary Dong Ho paintings on display
Traditional and contemporary Dong Ho folk paintings are being showcased at an exhibition opened at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi.
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More than 100 objects on show include paintings, woodcuts and painting making tools (Photo: VNA)
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(Photo: VNA)
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(Photo: VNA)
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They feature traditional images like chickens, herds of pigs, chubby babies, national heroes or legendary figures, showing the wishes for longevity, happiness, prosperity and success (Photo: VNA)
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(Photo: VNA)
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It is also an occasion to popularise the unique values of Dong Ho folk paintings to domestic and foreign visitors (Photo: VNA)
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(Photo: VNA)
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(Photo: VNA)
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(Photo: VNA)
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The event will run through January (Photo: VNA)
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