The method of dyeing fabrics from many herbs is reminiscent of the dyeing and weaving craft that has existed among the Vietnamese people since ancient times.
With the theme “Natural colours”, the exhibition displays many ancient costumes such as: Ao ngu than (traditional five-flap dress) dyed from pomegranate peel and alum; indigo-dyed robes; ao dai (traditional Vietnamese long dress) dyed from eagletree leaves and iron salt; and 27 pieces of cloth woven from silk cocoons and dyed with herbs. The ancient costumes clearly showing the traditional beauty of Vietnam’s ancient clothes through the periods.
The silhouette of Vietnamese ancient clothes dyed from herbs.
In addition, Ba Ngan Art Exhibition Hall is also organising the re-enactment of Vietnamese antiques in a space titled “Heritage region; series of photo tours of ancient costumes”, thereby, aiming to share the values of fabric dyeing and traditional craft weaving with bold culture and national identity for the young generation. Combined introduction of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage -Trang An; famous scenic destinations, landscapes and historical sites in Ninh Binh Province.
The exhibition will run until July 20.
Joy and pride in international recognition of national heritages
NDO – As the art of xoan singing is soon to be lifted from the UNESCO list of cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding, Dr Le Thi Minh Ly from the National Cultural Heritage Centre expressed her joy at the achievements Vietnam has made over the past year in protecting cultural heritages.
Protecting Minority Culture Through Workshop
NDO/VNA – How to protect and bring into play the values of folk culture of ethnic minority groups in Vietnam was discussed at a workshop held at the National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi on December 14.
Decoration art in traditional costume of Red Dao people recognised as national heritage
NDO – The Tuyen Quang provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism in coordination with Na Hang district’s authorities hosted a ceremony on October 12 to receive a certificate honouring the decoration art in traditional costumes of local Red Dao ethnic groups as a national intangible heritage.
Exhibition to honour Vietnamese heritage
NDO – The "Vietnamese Cultural Heritage 2018" exhibition will take place in Hanoi from November 23 to 25, as one of the cultural events to honour and promote the values of national cultural heritages of various regions, especially the Vietnamese heritages that have been recognised by UNESCO.
Vietnam heritage photo contest launched
NDO – The fifth Vietnam Heritage Photo Contest, themed ‘Vietnamese rivers’, was officially launched by the Vietnam Heritage Magazine in Ho Chi Minh City on August 2.
