Born in the early 20th century, Vietnamese lacquer art has evolved through time and artistic changes but remains a vital element of the country's fine arts today.

The artistic consciousness of Vietnamese artists was awakened by the Indochina School of Fine Arts in Hanoi, and Vietnamese fine arts evolved in tandem with modern nationalism to become more globally integrated.

The exhibition pays tribute to the contributions of contemporary Vietnamese artists.

The festival is expected to attract many entries that will contribute to the cultivation of elegant style among Hanoians, as well as boost patriotism and national pride.

The colorful incense fields of Quang Phu Cau craft village are featured in Daniel Kordan's aerial photographs.

The handicrafts show the extremely skillful combination of patterns, motifs and colors, one of the most outstanding features of traditional Iranian art.

Using the visual language of oil painting, lacquer, ceramics, and silk, the artists will tell stories about the sediments of Vietnamese heritage and the cultural values hidden in contemporary life.

The exhibition is expected to encourage education about Vietnamese culture and raise public awareness about the importance of protecting traditional cultural values.

The lacquer works of Hanoi artist Chu Quang combine tradition and modernity, depicting simple yet profound scenes of the northern countryside.

The dragon motifs hold Vietnam's age-old culture and show the talent of artisans.

The flower lamps created by a Hanoi-born artist have helped promote the beauty of the city's historical and cultural relics and scenic spots.

To commemorate the heroic Vietnamese mothers whose children and husbands sacrificed their lives for the country, painter Dang Ai Viet rode a motorbike across the country in search of living heroic mothers and painted portraits of nearly 3,000 of them.

Duong Bich Lien's paintings show great emptiness because he lived in seclusion, reflected on his solitary life, died alone, and preserved his artistic dignity in silence.

A unique open-air symphony event is helping to increase the public's exposure to classical music.

The history of developing the Korean alphabet and calligraphic works will be presented at the Hangeul (Korean Alphabet) Exhibition in Hanoi.

Portraits of artists and business people who have made significant contributions to the culture of Hanoi will be on display.

This is a testament to the strong vitality of Vietnamese folk culture in the souls of the younger generation (Gen Z), who have carried on and created on the basis of traditional cultural heritage.

The grand finale of the Soul of Melody 2024 music competition on June 30 showcased professional and electrifying performances by young musicians from various universities across Hanoi,

The painters in their works have explored the significance of the lotus flower in Vietnamese culture, the lotus flower blooms in summer.

Professional and amateur designers of all nationalities are invited to participate in the logo design competition to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Germany (September 23, 1975 - 2025).

A plea for cooperation in preserving the marine environment and biodiversity is made by the 1,001 original ceramic turtles in an installation art show.

Most of the works on display are in the category of applied glass and design, with some others in unique glass sculptures.

The event offers good chance for Vietnamese and regional artists to showcase their talents and foster friendship among the regional artistic community.