Đờn Ca Tài Tử – The Rhythm of Southern Vietnamese Life

The lives of Southern Vietnamese people are simple and peaceful, much like the flow of their rivers. Amid this calm, Đờn ca tài tử, a unique musical art form, stands…

Bùi Xuân Phái and His Love Letter to Hà Nội

A Humble Beginning Rooted in Tradition Bùi Xuân Phái, one of Vietnam’s most celebrated painters, was born in Kim Hoàng Village, Vân Canh Commune, Hà Tây Province (now part of…

Hang Trong – The Heartbeat of Hanoi’s Vibrant Folk Art Tradition

Hang Trong is the second-largest center for folk painting production in Vietnam, after Dong Ho. Along with Dong Ho paintings, Kim Hoang paintings, and smaller regional branches, Hang Trong has…

Preserving Tradition: The Timeless Beauty of Đông Hồ Folk Paintings

Đông Hồ folk paintings, are a treasured form of Vietnamese folk art that originated from Đông Hồ village in Bắc Ninh Province, northern Vietnam. With their vivid colors, simple yet…

Tò He – The Unique Vietnamese Art of Toy Figurines

Tò He is a traditional Vietnamese folk art that involves crafting toy figurines from coloured rice dough. These figurines are not only toys for children but also serve as an…