Exhibit of Original National Emblem Artworks Unveiled in Hanoi

original designs of national emblem go on show in hanoi picture 2
On display are 112 sketches, featuring typical images of Vietnam, from the buffaloes and bamboo trees to the gate of the Hung Kings Temple and Hanoi’s Flag Tower.
original designs of national emblem go on show in hanoi picture 3
The exhibition also displays the originals of more than 100 pencil and colour drawings of the national emblem.
original designs of national emblem go on show in hanoi picture 4
Some 15 sketches were submitted to the Government in October 1954 for consideration, and President Ho Chi Minh signed a decree on January 14, 1956 to publicise the official emblem of Vietnam.
original designs of national emblem go on show in hanoi picture 5
A portrait of the late artist Bui Trang Chuoc
original designs of national emblem go on show in hanoi picture 6
Sketches of the national emblem of Vietnam drawn by Bui Trang Chuoc are on display at the exhibition.
original designs of national emblem go on show in hanoi picture 7
The original pencil drawings of the national emblem are introduced at the exhibition.
original designs of national emblem go on show in hanoi picture 8
A sketch of the national emblem features the One-Pillar Pagoda and Vietnamese rice.
original designs of national emblem go on show in hanoi picture 9
Sketches introduce Vietnamese history and traditional culture to both locals and tourists.
original designs of national emblem go on show in hanoi picture 10
Painter Bui Trang Chuoc, born in 1915 in Hanoi, graduated from the Indochina Fine Arts College, now known as the Vietnam Fine Arts University, in 1941. He was the first Vietnamese painter to design postage stamps in Indochina.

The post Exhibit of Original National Emblem Artworks Unveiled in Hanoi appeared first on Vietexplorer.com.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Overseas Vietnamese Commemorate Lunar New Year Festival in Kuala Lumpur

Image
The opening event on January 27 was attended by Vietnamese Ambassador to Malaysia, Dinh Ngoc Linh and his wife, Mohamed Amin – Senior Director in charge of events and domestic tourism in Malaysia, Mohamad Shahrir – Senior Deputy Director of the ASEAN region under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture of Malaysia, and several representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysian businesses, and overseas Vietnamese. Following the lion dance performance to kick off the festival, Tran Thi Chang, President of the Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association, gave a speech expressing her delight at the participation of overseas Vietnamese in the event. She highlighted that the Lunar New Year is the most significant traditional festival for Vietnamese people to reflect on the past and convey good wishes for the future. National dance performance by members of the Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association. Photo: Hang Linh/TTXVN She emphasized her commitment to continue acc...
Read more

A touch of time in Hanoi ancient houses

Image
An exhibition, entitled “Traditional Customs”, at the Hanoi Museum shows the elegant lifestyle of Hanoians in the old time, from home decoration, to costumes and traditional rituals on holidays. Traditional customs revived Tradition is alive: A typical house of a well-off family in Hanoi in early 20th century. Photo: Jenna Duong The exhibition introduces nearly 200 documents and artifacts to the public, showcasing the lives of fairly affluent urban families, which may help them better understand the Hanoian lives of the time, according to the organizer. In the first half of the 20th century, the French built the seats of the colonial government agencies and urbanized Hanoi. At the same time, well-off families built their manors in the French quarter. With French architectural imprints, these manors are a harmonious east-west combination, creating a unique Hanoi cityscape. The exhibition featuring artifacts donated by domestic and foreign collectors is divided into fo...
Read more

Vietnam aims to attract 17-18 million international tourists by 2024

Image
Vietnam aims to attract 17-18 million international tourists by 2024, as stated by the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).  Sunrise at Ha Long Bay. Photo: Thuy Edna It is expected that the total tourism revenue in 2024 will reach VND 840 trillion (US$34.6 billion), which is 1.25 times the total revenue in 2023 and 1.2 times the figure in 2019. To achieve these targets, the VNAT will carry out key programs and initiatives, develop sustainable  tourism  action plans, implement the action program set by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and promote the development of new tourism products. In addition, the VNAT will conduct thematic tourism marketing campaigns, establish a national tourism database, and launch promotional activities at both domestic and international levels. Despite the significant recovery this year, the global travel industry still faces difficulties and challenges in the coming year due to unpredictable global co...
Read more