"Melody of Bamboo” by Vietnamese painter Hoang Dinh, awarded with the "Giulio Cesare: Art Emperor” prize by the magazine Art International Contemporary, has been on display at Velli Palace in Rome, Italy.
Melody of Bamboo (Source: FB by painter
Hoang Dinh)
Dinh said the impressionist-style painting
is inspired by rows of bamboos, boats, and rivers which are emblematic of the
Vietnamese countryside. Apart from it predominantly green colour, it is also
dotted with yellow, brown, orange, and red lines.
Overcoming nearly 1,000 entries worldwide, "Melody of Bamboo” has touched the
heart of painting lovers worldwide and received one of the prestigious 90
prizes.
Experts said that they could feel the various dimensions of space, sound, and
motion captured in the painting. The piece is due to be displayed at a
exhibition of Somsak Chaituch, a Dutch painter of Thai descent, at the Vietnam
Fine Arts Museum on October 28.
Source:VNA
On February 12th (i.e. Lunar January 15), the People's Committee of Hop Tien commune, Kim Boi district organized the Festival of Sim Pagoda Festival in At Ty Spring, 2025. The festival welcomed many people and tourists to visit the pagoda and enjoy the scenery.
The palanquin procession to Sim Pagoda.
As Hoa Binh province is set to host 115 spring festivals, local departments, sectors and localities are joining hands to ensure safety for the events.
In many major cultural events in Hanoi, the sound of the Muong people's gongs has become a special tone, contributing to the unique harmony that praises the cultural values accumulated over thousands of years along with the sacred soul of the capital city.
On the first day back to work and school after the Lunar New Year holiday, thousands of female officials, civil servants, and students from grade nine and above in Lac Son district proudly wore the traditional Muong attire. The vibrant brocade patterns created a striking cultural display, reinforcing the community's commitment to preserving and promoting their heritage.
The provincial-level Khai Ha festival 2025 of the Muong ethnic minority group took place at Phong Phu commune’s stadium in Tan Lac district of Hoa Binh province on the morning of February 5 (the 8th day of the first lunar month of the Year of the Snake).
"Xuong Dong” (going to the field) festival opened in Yen Phu commune of Hoa Binh’s Lac Son district on February 5, or the eighth day of the Year of the Snake, drawing thousands of locals and visitors to partake in a variety of activities.
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