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An exhibition of nearly 50 artworks with a wildlife theme by comic artist Jeet Zdung is currently being showcased until November 20 at the Live Platform in Hue City, located in the central province of Vietnam. The organizer states that contemporary wildlife art has gradually lost its inclusivity and has succumbed to human narratives, as evidenced by the works of popular artists such as Damien Hirst and Kohei Nawa. Conversely, through various discussions on creativity in wildlife art, the bond between artists, scientists, and wildlife conservationists has grown stronger over time. This exhibition tells the story of artist Jeet Zdung and wildlife conservationist Trang Nguyen, as they collaborated in Cat Tien National Park and Yok Don National Park under the organization Free The Bears to create two comic books titled “Saving Sorya: Chang and the Sun Bear” and “Saving H’non: Chang and the Elephant.” Wildlife art not only reproduces the diverse forms and appearances of the natural world...

When tourists arrive at Tu Mo Rong , they will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the lush greens of the forests, discover majestic waterfalls, and try the famous Ngoc Linh ginseng. Tu Mo Rong is home to more than 30,000 people, predominantly the Xo Dang ethnic group, which makes up over 95% of the population. The Xo Dang people have lived on this land for many generations and possess a unique, diverse, and rich culture with distinct characteristics. Their culture is showcased through folk visual arts, traditional communal houses, and musical instruments such as gongs, silk, ting ning, and Klong Put, accompanied by folk songs and dances. Siu Puong Waterfall, Dak Na Commune, Tu Mo Rong District. Photo: Nguyen Ban At present, the Xo Dang people in Tu Mo Rong continue to observe their year-round festival events, which include life cycle rituals, agricultural rituals, and festivals related to the community’s existence and development. If Mang Den in Kon Plong district is...