Hue's silver engraving trade may disappear (06-12-2008) "Nobody can engrave highly sophisticated works now except me." Celestial tradition: Nhon engraves a silver figure of Quan The Am (the Goddess of Mercy). — VNS Photo Thai Loc THUA THIEN-HUE — In a small space in Hue's Dao Duy Anh Street, engraver Tran Huu Nhon, 75, puts the finishing touches on a highly intricate silver statue of Buddha. Nhon, the last surviving engraver of an older generation, began his career in his uncle's workshop when he was four and later worked for the Vinh Mau Jewellery Shop, a famous shop in Hue. As Nhon gained more experience, his skills improved and he rose to the position of shop foreman. A few years later, he opened his own shop Vinh Long, which eventually became one of the largest and most well-known in Hue. His work continues to be in demand. One of his recent pieces, the Goddess of Mercy produced for the Hue Traditional Craft Festival last year, is a rare work in the country. … [Read more...] about Hue’s silver engraving trade may disappear
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Noted artist gives Hue sketches of cat
Paris-based Vietnamese artist Le Ba Dang has donated his unique collection of 12 cat sketches to the city of Hue on the occasion of Viet Nam's Year of the Cat.The collection will be displayed at Le Ba Dang Arts Centre, 15 Le Loi Street.The paintings, many dating back to the 1950's, are typical of the first works Dang sold in Paris. Drawn in a Chinese calligraphy style, the ink portraits depict inquisitive, agile cats.Hue writer Hoang Phu Ngoc Tuong recalled a story about the artist's early days in Paris, when he struggled to make ends meet.Dang decided he'd try drawing small sketches of cats to sell. He sold over 160 paintings in the first month and after expanding his work to ceramic plates, the business provided his family with a steady income for the next five years. Dang, who was born in the central province of Quang Tri in 1921, immigrated to Paris in 1939. He joined revolutionary army troops to fight fascism in France but was captured by the Germans and held as a prisoner of … [Read more...] about Noted artist gives Hue sketches of cat
Hue Festival 2018: cultural essence manifestation
The Hue Festival 2018 will feature special cultural performances and promote world heritages in Hue recognized by UNESCO. They include the Complex of Hue Monuments, Hue Royal Court Music, Woodblocks of the Nguyen Dynasty, Imperial Records of the Nguyen Dynasty, and Royal Literature on Hue Royal Architecture. Nguyen Dung, Vice Chairman of Thua Thien-Hue provincial People’s Committee and Head of the Hue Festival Organizing Board, says: “Art troupes of 20 countries have registered to perform at the festival. The Kinh Ky Cultural Program, which features royal culture, will then be performed regularly at the Hue Royal Palace. We have prepared a special culinary program and a seminar on Hue cuisine. No other city in Vietnam has 5 world heritages. We are preparing dossiers for other heritages.”Traditional and contemporary art of Vietnam and other countries will be displayed at the Royal Palace, An Dinh Palace, and other public places. The Festival will to re-enact imperial … [Read more...] about Hue Festival 2018: cultural essence manifestation
20 int’l fine art delegations join Hue Festival 2018
The organization board said that 20 international fine art delegations from Korea, Israel, Russia, France, Spain, Belgium, Slovakia, Brazil, and Colombia…, and the domestic fine art delegations from Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City and Thua Thien- Hue will join the cultural event.Besides that, many art performances and public culture activities as festivals of cuisine, Huyen Tran temple, Hon Chen temple etc etc… will take place in the event. BY MAI AN- Translated by Huyen Huong … [Read more...] about 20 int’l fine art delegations join Hue Festival 2018
Researchers dig up animist altar in Hue
A 150-year-old temple used for the worship of nature spirits has been unearthed in the former royal capital of Hue by a team of archaeologists led by Phan Thuan An. The Son Xuyen Altar was built in 1853 during the Nguyen Dynasty’s King Tu Duc and was used as a place of nature worship until the early part of the 20 th century, after which it was abandoned and forgotten. Phuong Duc Pre-school , off the busy Bui Thi Xuan street. Source: vna … [Read more...] about Researchers dig up animist altar in Hue