Phung Hung fresco street in Hanoi

The project, coordinated by the Hoan Kiem People’s Committee, the UN-Habitat and the Korea Foundation, was jointly conducted by South Korean and Vietnamese artists on 19 of the railway viaduct spans on Phung Hung Street. The murals depict a changing Hanoi while preserving traditional elements.

Finalising a mural on the street. South Korean artistOh Ye Seulwith her work. The murals help Hanoians recall a part of their past. An general introduction of the murals. Some unique images of murals on Phung fresco street. An installation of old motorbike’s parts. . The fresco street lures a lot of foreign and national visitors.

Phung Hung is set to become a walking street connected with the old quarter area. It will be a tourist destination with cultural and cuisine products.

Under the project, contemporary art for the first time was introduced to the community in a public space. The works of art created a unique walking space that links the values of heritage, arts and community.

The project has inspired young people to take initiatives to preserve heritages while using a public space. The model of Phung Hung Fresco Street was presented at the ninth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF9), held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.