The opening ceremony of the painting competition entitled “Vietnamese Heritage in Fine Arts” was held on May 18, highlighting the importance of preserving cultural heritage and natural values.
| The lacquer painting titled “The Scenery of Thay Pagoda” by Pham Hau (1903- 1995) |
Participants in the contest have a chance to win an incredible prize worth VND100 million, equivalent to approximately US$4,400, according to the Cultural Heritage Association of Vietnam.
The contest offers seventeen prizes with a total value of VND960 million (roughly US$40,500), including the grand prize of US$4,400.
To Van Dong, Vice President of the Cultural Heritage Association of Vietnam (CHAV), has called for the participation of young local artists and art lovers in an event that aims to depict the beauty and value of Vietnam’s heritage through artworks.
The contest aims to recognize and celebrate the value of heritage, and to promote a love of national heritage among Vietnamese youth. This, in turn, will inspire them to take action in protecting and preserving our heritage for future generations.
Entries to the contest can be in the painter’s choice of materials and genres, exploring themes of tangible and intangible heritages and beautiful landscapes.
Submissions must be sent to the organizers via email to [email protected] by October 30th, with the results being announced on November 20th of 2023.
The organizer will select 100 of the best artworks to be featured in an exhibition at the Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts in Hanoi, commemorating Vietnam’s National Heritage Day on November 23. This exhibition will provide a unique opportunity for visitors to admire and appreciate the remarkable cultural heritage of the country. It will be a celebration of Vietnam’s rich and diverse history, showcasing some of the most captivating and exquisite pieces of artwork. Visitors will be able to experience the true beauty of art and culture that has been passed on from generation to generation in Vietnam. This special event will be a memorable one for all who attend.
The winning artworks will be widely used to promote the values of Vietnam’s cultural heritage and tourism both domestically and internationally, through a variety of publications, media, and social networks. This will help to spread awareness of Vietnam’s culture and potentially increase interest in the country as a tourist destination.
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.
Vietnam’s treasured cultural heritages to be introduced at Thang Long citadel
NDO – A number of Vietnam’s treasured intangible cultural heritages will be introduced to the public for free at a programme held on November 23 and 24 at Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi.
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.
