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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

Vietnam News Today (Aug. 12) notable headlines Vietnam, Uruguay start new page in bilateral relations Vietnam improves legal frameworks, builds capacity to cope with climate change Top legislator wraps up official visits to Indonesia, Iran Petrol prices surge as diesel rises Vietnam proposes solutions to strengthen ASEAN anti-drug cooperation Vietnam, Uruguay start new page in bilateral relations Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina, concurrently Uruguay, Duong Quoc Thanh has highlighted the achievements in that nation’s ties with Uruguay over recent times, as well as prospects for future co-operation, in a recent media interview given on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of both nations’ diplomatic relations which began in 1993. Regarding the various achievements recorded in friendship and joint co-operative relations over the past three decades, as well as the strengths that need to be promoted, Ambassador Thanh said that despite being a small country in South Amer

The 2023 World Conference Against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs took place from August 4-9. “We strongly believe that together, we will create a future of peace, stability, cooperation, and prosperity for the region and the world,” stated the leader in a message sent to the 2023 World Conference Against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs in Hiroshima, Japan. The conference, themed “With the Hibakusha, Let Us Achieve a Nuclear Weapon-free, Peaceful and Just World – for the Future of the Humankind and Our Planet,” was held from August 4-9. The conference was attended by thousands of Japanese delegates and international representatives from the Marshall Islands, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Nepal, the US, Ukraine, Germany, France, Russia, Finland, Canada, the UK, and Vietnam. The leader expressed hope that this year’s conference would encourage nations to collaborate in building a peaceful world based on mutual understanding and respect, as well as the observance of

At the opening ceremony of the exhibition. Photo: Bac Giang Newspaper The exhibition is part of the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Japan (September 21, 1973), according to a report by VietnamPlus. Organized jointly by the Bac Giang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Japan Foundation Centre for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam, the event will run from August 10 to 30. Visitors at the exhibition. Photo: Bac Giang Newspaper The exhibition is divided into two sections – one showcasing human-shaped dolls and the other featuring Kokeshi wooden dolls. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore beautiful dolls depicting various characters, from children to adults, in different everyday life and theater settings. Additionally, the unique wooden doll Kokeshi provided by Tsugaru Kokeshi Museum will be showcased. Originating from the Tohoku (Northeast) region of Japan in the 19th century, Ko

The sand path is located approximately 200 meters from Thanh Lan Island and 4 kilometers from Co To by sea. According to Tran Van Nam, a tour guide on Thanh Lan, this path only appears about four to eight times a month, depending on the waves. “Not everyone from Thanh Lan can come here, so we call it the path of grace,” Nam said. In the middle of the blue sea, the sand path emerges in the shape of a giant humpback whale, measuring about 300 meters long and 20 meters wide. The sand here is golden, smooth, and stunning on both sides. Photo: Tran Nam 39-year-old Dang Trang, a tourist from Hanoi, and her family visited Co To at the beginning of July and stayed for three days. After exploring the island, they booked a tour of Thanh Lan. “To reach the sand path, we had to start at 7:30 am and arrived there by canoe in about 10 minutes,” Trang said, adding that the 30-minute experience on the sand path was “the best experience of the whole journey.” After visiting the sand pat

The award-winning film Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell (Ben Trong Vo Ken Vang) by director Pham Thien An is set to release in Vietnam on August 11th. The film won the prestigious “Camera d’Or” award at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, and this release comes three months after its victory. An Exploration of Cinema The story follows Thien as she returns her sister-in-law’s body to their hometown for burial after a car accident. Her son, Dao, miraculously survives the crash. In order to reunite the boy with his missing father, Thien embarks on a journey that leads her to confront her past and contemplate life’s deeper questions of faith and purpose. The film also showcases the stunning landscapes of Vietnam. Director Pham Thien An explains that the title “Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell” symbolizes the cover people put on in society – a cycle of money and fame – while the capsule inside represents a person’s soul. The film is deeply personal for Thien An, who drew inspiration from his o