Twenty-five artworks including paintings, videos and installations made by artists of Vietnam and the Republic of Korea are on display at an exhibition which opened at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi on July 4.
Two artworks on display at "Salt of the Jungle" exhibition (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Twenty-five artworks including paintings, videos andinstallations made by artists of Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) are ondisplay at an exhibition which opened at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoion July 4.
The “Salt of theJungle” exhibition, held by the museum, the Korea Foundation (KF) and CUCGallery, was last organised in the RoK in 2017 on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries (December 22,1992-2017).
The title comesfrom a work by Vietnamese novelist Nguyen Huy Thiep. It is an epithet of awhite flower, said to bloom every 30 years in the jungle. In the novel, an oldman finds the flower when he tries to hunt a monkey. The novel is consideredoutstanding for its poignant metaphor of Vietnam after the Doi Moi (Renewal) period.It criticises humans’ ambivalence that they mistake the destruction of natureby humanity for prosperity.
A straightforwardlook at ambivalence is also found in the works by the artists invited to theexhibition. They interpreted social changes in the process of rapidindustrialisation and urbanisation via painting, drawing, video andinstallation works.
Speaking at theopening ceremony, RoK Ambassador to Vietnam Kim Do-hyun pledged to boostcultural cooperation between the two countries.
Within theframework of the event, Vietnamese and Korean artists will have a talk withvisitors about their works and the two countries’ fine arts on July 5.
The exhibitionwill remain open to visitors until July 25.-VNA
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Paintings of renowned Vietnamese artists have continually been up for auction at home and aboard recently, attracting artwork hunters from both Vietnam and other countries.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
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The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
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The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
Two artworks on display at "Salt of the Jungle" exhibition (Source: VNA) 
