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Sinh Village paintings are a type of Vietnamese folk painting originating from Lai An village, Phu Mau commune, Hue city, Thua Thien Hue province, about 10 km east of the city center. These woodblock prints are commonly used in the ancient capital of Hue for religious ceremonies. Sinh Village paintings differ from Dong Ho paintings (Bac Ninh) and Hang Trong paintings (Hanoi) in that their sole function is for worship; after the ceremony, they are burned. Photographer Le Huy Hoang Hai recently visited this unique painting village.
The Eight Sounds painting set features vibrant colors and unique lines, based on the ancient style of Sinh village paintings.
Do paper suddenly comes alive under the skillful hands of the artisans.
The main colors in Sinh village paintings are blue, yellow, red, black, and green.
The images of animals are printed onto traditional Vietnamese dó paper using stencils, in addition to being hand-drawn.
The frames feature diverse designs and imagery, symbolizing wishes for peace and good fortune in the new year.
The paintings are still printed manually today.
A package after it has been completed and packed.
The elderly craftsman has been following in his family's footsteps for decades.
The artisans continue to meticulously and diligently preserve the unique characteristics of Hue.
The stalls selling paintings and artwork from Sinh still attract many visitors to this place.
April
- Source: Photo: Le Huy Hoang Hai
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