Titled “Long Van Khanh Hoi – Dragon Images in Vietnamese Culture,” this exhibition showcases 100 antiques from the Ly Dynasty to the Nguyen Dynasty (11th century to early 20th century). The collection consists of items collected by the museum and private collectors, highlighting the dragon images found in the royal court, daily life, religious beliefs, and architecture of Vietnam.
The exhibition’s main attractions include artifacts related to the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945), such as royal robes, ceramics, seals, and gold and jade books.
According to Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan, the museum’s director, the dragon images in Vietnamese culture are not only cultural symbols but also embody profound spiritual and humanistic values. They symbolize the connection between humans and nature and showcase the pride of the Vietnamese people in their conquest of nature and society.
Through this exhibition, visitors will get a sense of the distinct characteristics of dragon images across different dynasties and the evolution of their forms over time.
The exhibition will be open until March 31, 2024.
Art programme to welcome Lunar New Year’s Eve
NDO – A special art programme, bringing together many renowned and world-class artists from abroad, who are returning to Vietnam for the first time with their families to participate in the Lunar New Year’s Eve programme, which will be officially broadcasted on Vietnam Television (VTV) at 9:15 pm on January 24 (the Lunar New Year’s Eve).
Le Cong Kieu Antique Street
For a long time, the street of Le Cong Kieu, which is located behind Ham Nghi Road, has been known as the only one in Ho Chi Minh City selling various kinds of antiques.
Hanoi’s Antique Fair Sells Mementos of Yesteryear
Unlike other fairs, the antique market held in a small space on Hoang Hoa Tham Street, Hanoi seems to be less busy. The market with more than 30 stalls selling various antiques attracts a large number of antique enthusiasts.
“Japanese Culture Festival” opens in Da Nang city
NDO/VNA – The Da Nang Museum held the “Japanese Culture Festival” 2019 in the central city of Da Nang on March 10 to introduce the beauty of the culture, land and people of Japan to locals and visitors, thus contributing to the strengthening of cultural exchange between the two countries and bilateral friendship.
Vinh Nghiem pagoda – home to world documentary heritage
Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, 20 km southeast of Bac Giang City, has been considered the first Buddhism university of Vietnam and the place of origin of the Truc Lam Yen Tu Buddhist.
