ClockFriday, 27/03/2026 13:39

The journey of lacquer from heritage to the future

HNN.VN - Lacquer art is not only the pride of the nation’s fine arts, but also an invaluable cultural heritage. This assertion was emphasized by many experts at the seminar “The journey of Vietnamese lacquer from heritage to the future (1930 - 2030)”.

Lacquering and gilding relicsVang son ky my (Golden beauty)

 Students participated in a lacquer art creation competition

The seminar was co-organized by the University of Arts, Hue University and various units on the afternoon of March 26.

At the seminar, numerous opinions and presentations focused on the value and appreciation of Vietnamese lacquer painting. Beyond providing an overview of the history of lacquer  art, experts also offered in-depth analyses of the potential and future trends of Vietnamese lacquer…

According to the leader of the University of Arts, Hue University, the seminar contributes to promoting scientific research on new materials applied in fine arts, as well as projects for the development of cultural industry.

As part of the program, on the morning of the same day, at the University of Arts, Hue University, a lacquer art creation competition themed “Colors of Vietnamese flowers - Inspiring creativity” attracted a large number of lecturers, students, and artists.

The competition aimed to honor the traditional beauty of lacquer art in combination with calligraphy art and royal court motifs. It also sought to leverage the sophisticated technical strengths of artisans, art students, and art enthusiasts in Hue Ancient Capital, while creating a collection of high-value cultural artifacts, with the goal of documenting and publishing art books…

By N. MINH
RATING
Be the first to review this post!
  Comment

YOU MAY CARE ABOUT

Perspectives on heritage

On the afternoon of March 7, the art photography exhibition themed “Perspectives on heritage” offered the public an emotionally rich artistic space, featuring 90 works by photographers from Hanoi, Hue, and Ho Chi Minh City. The event is part of a literature and arts exchange program closely following the traditional relationship of “Hanoi - Hue - Saigon”, which has been maintained since 2023.

Perspectives on heritage
Piloting E-Ticket Verification for Heritage Fee Discounts

On May 5, following the directives of the City People’s Committee and in line with Resolution 55/2025/NQ-HĐND, Hue Monuments Conservation Center announced a pilot program to verify eligibility for the beneficiaries of reduced heritage entrance fees via the e-ticketing system.

Piloting E-Ticket Verification for Heritage Fee Discounts
Connecting Hue Singing heritage with students

On the morning of May 3, at the University of Sciences, a talk show themed “Hue Singing (Ca Hue) with Hue students” took place in a lively atmosphere, attracting a large number of students.

Connecting Hue Singing heritage with students
“Reading” the Nine Urns by Digital Experiences

On the afternoon of April 22, at Tang Tho Pavilion heritage site (No. 344 Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Phu Xuan Ward), Hue Monuments Conservation Center officially opened the exhibition titled “The Nguyen Dynasty’s Nine Urns: Documentary Heritage Through Images and Archival Materials - A Digital Experiential Approach to Heritage Education”.

“Reading” the Nine Urns by Digital Experiences

LASTEST NEWS

Return to top