VietExplorer2023

The gentle breeze caressed our vehicle while a sliver of sunlight timidly pierced through a morning veil of clouds. Whispers of fresh air gently grazed my ears as I witnessed the enchanting sight of a lush green tapestry of pine trees unfurling before me. Yen Tu Mountain, located approximately 100 kilometers from the bustling city of Hanoi, is a destination imbued with immense tranquility and delight. An ideal destination for a quick respite near Hanoi Hue Quang Kim Thap Stupa is nestled in the forest inside Yen Tu Mountain. Photo: Realtimes Yen Tu Mountain is situated on the border of Quang Ninh, Bac Giang, and Hai Duong provinces. It is a revered destination that captivates a significant number of both local and international tourists annually. Yen Tu is widely recognized as home to the Truc Lam (Bamboo Forest) Buddhist sect and has become a prominent tourist destination in close proximity to Hanoi. According to Michael Keller, the General Manager of Legacy Yen Tu M...

An exhibition of art ceramics titled “Sacred Animals of Modern Times” by Meritorious Artisan Tran Nam Tuoc from Bat Trang has opened at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi. The exhibition features over 30 sets of ceramic sculptures depicting sacred animals such as horses, kylins, dragons, carp turning into dragons, and phoenixes. The artworks showcased in the exhibition demonstrate the fusion of painting elements and sculpture language, showcasing the essence of traditional Bat Trang ceramics combined with Tuoc’s innovations in glaze colors and shapes. Painter Luong Xuan Doan, President of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association, praised Tuoc’s unique style deeply rooted in Vietnamese culture. He commended Tuoc’s ability to create modern ceramic artworks with significant aesthetic value, conveying meaningful messages about Vietnamese cultural traditions and history through the portrayal of sacred animals. Doan stated, “With his talent, artist Tuoc has produced valuable ceramic scul...