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Hanoi (VNA) - Artworks in various styles by Vietnamese lacquer painters will be showcased to the public at an exhibition that was launched at 29 Hang Bai Exhibition Hall in Hanoi on June 1. The fifth exhibition of Son Ta Group, which is dedicated to the traditional Vietnamese lacquer painting, will feature works by 18 painters like Tran Ngoc Anh, Tran Dinh Binh and  Chu Viet Cuong. Despite following different styles, all of them want to preserve traditional lacquer materials and painting techniques. At the exhibition this year, they have exploited the expressiveness of traditional lacquer while still preserving the glossiness, smoothness and depth-effect of the materials. Lacquer is thought to be difficult to use to evoke softness, generosity and constant emotion like other materials due to the particular characteristics of the material and techniques; therefore, lacquer painters are limited in their artistic intentions and style. However, the exhibition has demonstrated … [Read more...] about Exhibition honours traditional lacquer painting

HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Four traditional music contests will be launched in HCM City and southern provinces this week.  People aged 16 to 35 in Vietnam are encouraged to compete in the Chuong Vang Vong Co (Golden Bell), a national traditional music contest launched by the HCM City Television. The participants will perform vong co (nostalgic tunes) songs and cai luong (reformed opera) plays, two of the South's most popular forms of traditional music. Ten finalists will compete for different prizes, including first prize Golden Bell, Favourite Performer and Youngest Talent. The contest’s performances will be aired live on HTV9 channel to serve millions of viewers, mostly farmers, around the country. The audiences will vote for the winners. This year, organisers will invite previous Golden Bell winners to train the contest’s candidates during the semi-final rounds on August.    Cai luong stars such as Kim Tu Long, Phuong Loan and Vo Thanh Tam will … [Read more...] about Traditional music contests to be launched

The project, first initiated by the French Embassy in Thailand back in 2017, has served to create more than 100 lacquer artworks so far. Indeed, the occasion is held with the aim of preserving and developing traditional crafts throughout Southeast Asia, by creating greater opportunities for young designers to gather and collaborate with local artisans. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese lacquer art on show at Paris Design Week

“Though we’ve practiced on sand in Vung Tau, the upcoming experience during the championships will undoubtedly be a lot different,” said Chau Tuyet Van, the standing taekwondo world champion. “Nevertheless, this is a good opportunity for us to prepare for the upcoming SEA Games 2017.” … [Read more...] about Vietnam to compete in world’s first ‘beach taekwondo’ championship

Hat boi, a.k.a. hat bo or hat tuong, has a long history as part of Vietnam’s traditional performing arts. According to some authors, the origin of this art dates back to five centuries ago first in the north before going down south as Vietnam expanded her territories. Hat boi is distinctive from other arts in that it is highly symbolic, from gestures of actors and actresses to their costumes. But the most outstanding features of hat boi is apparently face painting. Look at the face of a performer of hat boi on the stage and you’ll know immediately his/her characters and social status. … [Read more...] about Saigon-based hat boi troupe celebrates 30th anniversary in Hue