The upcoming exhibition, “Hangeul – The Korean Writing System,” offers a contemporary perspective on the Korean language for visitors.
Showcasing housewares, fashion items, and graphic designs, the exhibition explores the structure of Hangeul and its modern reinterpretations.
According to RoK ambassador Choi Young-sam to Vietnam, Korean is the first foreign language taught in Vietnamese schools, with over 60 colleges and universities offering Korean language departments. This showcases the enthusiastic embrace of the Korean wave in Vietnam, surpassing that of any other country.
A key highlight of the exhibition is an installation by artist Lee Hwayoung, titled “Hangeul.” It features two doors with graphic designs, symbolizing how language opens a window to a new world in the modern era.
Initiated by the National Hangeul Museum in 2016, this annual exhibition invites artists to experiment with Hangeul as an art form. They adapt and incorporate it into their unique artistic expressions.
Taking place from July 15 to August 9 at the National Library in Hanoi, the exhibition will also witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the RoK’s museum and the Vietnam National Library. This agreement aims to foster cooperation, exchange academic documents, and promote cultural events and seminars, including writing letters, to enhance mutual understanding.
Additionally, the exhibition will showcase lacquerware by artist Namgwon Lyu and feature “The Art of Calligraphy” experience, where an education team will teach local participants calligraphy techniques, empowering them to create their own Hangeul-inspired artworks.
The Korean Cultural Centre in Vietnam, established in 2006 as the first of its kind in Southeast Asia, proudly co-hosts this exhibition.
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).
“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.
Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2018 opens
NDO – The Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2018 officially opened at the Tam Coc – Bich Dong Tourism Area and Trang An Ecotourism Area, in the northern province of Ninh Binh on June 9.
Dong Thap hosts its first lotus festival
NDO – The first Lotus Festival opened at Van Mieu Park in Cao Lanh city located in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap on September 1.
Vietnamese durian introduced to Australia
A ceremony to open the 2019 Vietnamese Durian Tasting Roadshow was held in Sydney, Australia on Oct. 29. The show offered durian to people to boost Vietnamese durian’s reputation in Australia.
