Exhibition displays Vietnam's sacred objects

An exhibition, introducing 14 sculptural works on Vietnam’s sacred objects, opened on October 15 in Da Nang city, the central coastal province of Da Nang.

 

The works were selected from entries at a contest on Vietnam’s sacred objects, which was launched in July, 2015. The contest aims to encourage artisans at Non Nuoc fine arts stone village to create sculptural works consistent with Vietnam’s habits and customs at historical sites, pagodas and temples.

 

The event, co-organised by the Da Nang municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, aims to promote the unique values of art heritage and offers visitors an opportunity to view two of Vietnam’s main sacred objects: the lion and nghe (a fictional creature).

 

With the displays, the exhibition promises to help visitors learn about and discriminate between Vietnam’s sacred objects and sacred objects which are inconsistent with Vietnam’s habits and customs.

 

On the occasion, the organising board presented two second prizes, two third prizes and two consolation prizes to outstanding works.

 

(Source: nhandan.org.vn)