"Melody of Bamboo” by Vietnamese painter Hoang Dinh, awarded with the "Giulio Cesare: Art Emperor” prize by the magazine Art International Contemporary, has been on display at Velli Palace in Rome, Italy.
Melody of Bamboo (Source: FB by painter
Hoang Dinh)
Dinh said the impressionist-style painting
is inspired by rows of bamboos, boats, and rivers which are emblematic of the
Vietnamese countryside. Apart from it predominantly green colour, it is also
dotted with yellow, brown, orange, and red lines.
Overcoming nearly 1,000 entries worldwide, "Melody of Bamboo” has touched the
heart of painting lovers worldwide and received one of the prestigious 90
prizes.
Experts said that they could feel the various dimensions of space, sound, and
motion captured in the painting. The piece is due to be displayed at a
exhibition of Somsak Chaituch, a Dutch painter of Thai descent, at the Vietnam
Fine Arts Museum on October 28.
Source:VNA
The 10th art festival for the armed forces, youths and students of Hoa Binh province celebrating the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army and 35th anniversary of the All People’s Defence Day wrapped up on April 25.
Xoe dance, an unique art form of the Thai ethnic minority group in Mai Chau district of Hoa Binh province has existed for a long time and passed down through generations. Xoe dance is not only a popular dance in the Thai community but also a unique cultural feature, an indispensable part in the Thai ethnic minority people's cultural and spiritual life.
The Bac Son pre-school in Hung Son commune, Kim Boi district is effectively implementing a model of preserving and promoting cultural identity of the Muong ethnic group.
Through ups and downs, many unique cultural features of the Muong ethnic minority group are facing risks of falling into oblivion. However, with a strong determination, Lac Son district of Hoa Binh province has deployed synchronous solutions to preserve and promote the locality's cultural heritage values.
If Tan Lac is considered the core of the cradle of Muong culture in Hoa Binh, Phong Phu commune is the cultural centre of Muong culture in Tan Lac district. Luy Ai hamlet in Phong Phu commune is where customs and traditions of Muong Bi are preserved. Luy Ai hamlet was chosen to build a space to preserve Muong ethnic culture. The district is seeking support from the province and coordinating with relevant agencies to devise a plan on preservation of Muong cultural spaces associated with developing tourism products and improving the lives of local residents.
Nguyen Manh Tuan, a Muong ethnic man in Ba Hang Doi town, Lac Thuy district, is known as a young, dedicated, and outstanding artisan who has made significant contributions in collecting, restoring, and preserving national cultural values.
