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THE HANOI TIMES — The Vibrant Tay Phuong Pagoda Festival has been recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage of Vietnam, a well-deserved honor that coincides with the 10th anniversary of its 34 statues being designated as national treasures. This annual celebration, which spans from the new year to the 6th day of the 3rd lunar month and continues until the month’s end, is held in Hanoi’s suburban Thach That District. It’s a unique festival that blends cultural and religious activities, honoring heaven and earth with traditional Buddhist rituals and energetic folk games. Pham Xuan Tai, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, presents the decision to include the Tay Phuong Pagoda Festival as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage. Photo: Cong Phuong/The Hanoi Times Nguyen Manh Hong, Chairman of the Thach That District People’s Committee, emphasized the festival’s significance, stating that it holds a profound historical value and plays a crucial...

The exquisite oil painting, a testament to the masterful artistry of Nguyen Gia Tri, achieved an extraordinary auction result at Christie’s Hong Kong, fetching HKD16.1 million (US$2.07 million) on March 29. The renowned Vietnamese artist Nguyen Gia Tri alongside one of his artistic creations. Photo: Archive Nguyen Gia Tri, a pioneering figure in modern Vietnamese art, stands alongside contemporaries such as To Ngoc Van, Nguyen Tuong Lan, and Tran Van Can. He is revered for his significant contributions to the evolution of Vietnamese fine arts during the early 20th century. This exceptional artwork forms part of Philippe Damas’ esteemed collection, “A Quest for Eternity.” The collection comprises 51 paintings by a diverse group of 32 artists, including 15 Vietnamese and 17 French masters, each bringing their unique perspective to the canvas. The auction featured a stellar lineup of Vietnamese artistic talent, including the likes of Mai Thu, Le Pho, Vu Cao Dam, and, of course, Ng...

The Hanoi Art House and ArtBlue Studio galleries showcased a diverse array of Vietnamese art at the fair. This included lacquerware, oil on canvas, and watercolor paintings, among other mediums. The artworks of renowned Vietnamese artists Thanh Chuong, Phuong Binh, Bui Trong Du, and Phan Thu Trang captivated art enthusiasts from the UK and beyond. Their unique styles and techniques left a lasting impression on all who attended. Hoa Angie, the director of Hanoi Art House, expressed that the event provided a valuable platform for international artists, including those from Vietnam, to exhibit and sell their creations. It offered them a rare opportunity to promote their art to a global audience and expand their reach into foreign markets. The Affordable Art Fair, a well-established annual event in the UK with a 25-year legacy, presented approximately 1,000 contemporary pieces from a diverse range of artists. This year’s edition featured exhibitions from 100 galleries, not only from t...