VietExplorer2023

A team of distinguished comic book illustrators from the UK have arrived in Vietnam to offer complimentary children’s book illustration classes to aspiring young Vietnamese artists. Jan Fearnley, renowned illustrator of 26 bestselling children’s books, and Jane Buckley, award-winning art director of Simon & Schuster Publishing House, which is considered one of the world’s top five publishing houses for children’s books, are leading the classes. This exceptional opportunity for local artists is made possible through the collaboration of Nha Nam Culture and Media Joint Stock Company, Simon & Schuster Publishing House, and Pop Up Projects, an esteemed UK-based organization focused on the development of children’s literature. The course officially commenced on September 6 in Hanoi.   Donna McGowan, Director of the British Council in Vietnam, opens the course. Photo: VietNamNet The course boasts a specific focus on teaching students of illustration and professi...

The Vietnam Peace Committee in collaboration with the Vietnam – US Society held a meeting to celebrate the 100th birthday of the late composer Do Xuan Oanh, former Vice President and Secretary General of the World Peace Protection Committee of Vietnam (now Vietnam Peace Committee). This event was an opportunity to honor the late musician’s contributions to the revolution, people-to-people diplomacy, and the country’s arts. Speaking at the meeting, Chairman Uong Chu Luu of the Vietnam Peace Committee (VPC) reviewed the revolutionary career of the late musician Xuan Oanh. Chairman Uong Chu Luu speaks at the event. Photo: Ngoc Chau According to Chairman Uong Chu Luu, the late musician was not only a talented artist, translator, and journalist but also an excellent people’s diplomat. He made significant contributions to the people-to-people diplomatic front. Do Xuan Oanh played an important role in establishing the World Peace Protection Committee of Vietnam and participat...

The event is being held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan. The exhibition will showcase various artworks depicting the moon in different phases, seasons, weathers, times of day, and shades of color. These artworks will be accompanied by specifically chosen waka poems. The organizer highlights that the artworks and poems are displayed together. Saeko Ando, born in Japan in 1968, has become known for her traditional Vietnamese lacquer art and painting. Her unique blend of traditional Vietnamese lacquer techniques with a Japanese sensibility has gained her widespread acclaim. Aside from her artistic pursuits, Ando is also recognized as a researcher in the field of natural lacquer and has shared her expertise at conferences and seminars worldwide. In addition to the exhibition, Ando’s opera project “Princess Anio” will be premiering at the Hanoi Opera House from September 22 to September 24. This follows her previous lacquer pa...

Nguyen Van Trung, a seasoned craftsman born in 1955 in Chuong My District, Hanoi, has dedicated his life to the intricate art of rattan and bamboo weaving. Showcasing a profound admiration for President Ho Chi Minh, Trung’s meticulously handcrafted products embody the essence of this revered leader. There have been over 200 pieces of work created in honor of the late President Ho Chi Minh, serving as a tribute to the esteemed father figure of our nation. Artisan Nguyen Van Trung proudly showcases his expert craftsmanship in rattan and bamboo weaving. Photograph: Trong Tung Exquisite works of art In the rural village of Phu Vinh, located in the district, resides artisan Nguyen Van Trung. His home is adorned with exquisite rattan and bamboo handicrafts, showcasing his exceptional skill and craftsmanship. Standout among these artworks are his intricate renditions of Uncle Ho, with one particularly remarkable piece being a meticulously hand-woven portrait standing at an ...