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Artisans in the village skillfully handcraft lanterns of diverse shapes and vibrant colors. Creating hand-made lanterns involves several steps. Firstly, bamboo trees are carefully selected. Then, bamboo sticks are cut and shaped to construct sturdy frames. Next, plastic papers are meticulously painted to adorn and encase the frames. Finally, the lanterns are beautifully decorated, adding the finishing touches to these exquisite works of art. The traditional lanterns using candles have a significant cultural value in Vietnamese culture, according to Artisan Nguyen Trong Thanh. Adults and individuals with an appreciation for cultural and artistic values continue to hold a preference for them. Stuffed bunny toys are attached to bamboo lanterns. Nguyen Trong Binh, a highly experienced craftsman with over five decades of expertise in the art of lantern making, has dedicated considerable effort towards both restoring traditional lanterns and safeguarding the time-honored cra...

The inaugural art exhibition of Vietnam in Mongolia, named “Scent of the South Wind – Vietnamese Contemporary Paintings,” is currently on display at the Mongol Art Gallery in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. The exhibition will be open to the general public until August 2nd. The exhibition helps introduce Vietnamese contemporary art to Mongolian audiences. Photo: Embassy of Vietnam in Mongolia The exhibition showcases a collection of 50 paintings and prints by 16 talented Vietnamese artists hailing from the major cities of Hanoi, Haiphong, and Ho Chi Minh City. Additionally, two paintings by a Mongolian volunteer artist are also featured in the exhibition. The Vietnamese Ambassador to Mongolia, Doan Khanh Tam, has stated that the purpose of this cultural event is to commemorate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Mongolia (1954-2024). “The exhibition serves as a valuable platform to foster mutual understanding and strengthen bilat...