Hanoi, the land of a thousand years of civilization, has always been an endless source of inspiration for historical stories and works of art. Every street corner and every road here is like a page of an ancient book, containing the ups and downs of time. On major holidays, the capital puts on a new coat, brilliant in color but still retains its ancient features.
This year, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Capital Liberation Day, Hanoi becomes more sparkling than ever. Festivals and exhibitions held everywhere not only recreate the heroic marks of history but also serve as a bridge for the younger generation to understand more deeply about the cultural traditions of the nation. Images of old bicycles, ancient houses, black and white photos... displayed in the exhibitions will take us back in time, reliving memorable moments of a bygone era.
Vibrant space of old Hanoi exhibits “Memories of Hanoi - 70 years”
The space “Memories of Hanoi – 70 years” takes place from October 2 to October 13, 2024. At the Phung Hung mural space, the Management Board of Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter cooperates with artists and researchers to decorate and arrange a model of the ancient quarter.
This is an activity to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital, organized by the People's Committee of Hoan Kiem District and the Management Board of Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter. The event was coordinated by artists and historical researchers.
People excitedly admire the exhibition space
At Phung Hung mural space (Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi), this exhibition recreates the space of old Hanoi in the Hanoi Old Quarter during the national resistance war of Hanoi's army and people until the day of taking over the Capital (1946 - 1954). In February 1947, after 60 days and nights of fierce fire and smoke, the Capital Regiment withdrew from Hanoi's inner city with the promise of returning victorious. The Vietnamese people in general and the people of Hanoi in particular went through 9 years of protracted resistance to have the Capital Liberation Day on October 10, 1954.
In February 1947, after 60 days and nights of fierce fighting, the Capital Regiment withdrew from Hanoi's inner city with the promise of returning victorious.
The decorative spaces, the arrangement of ancient quarter models, welcome gates, flags, banners, slogans and photo exhibition with the theme "Hoan Kiem District - Historical Images" promise to be an interesting check-in location for people and tourists coming to Hanoi.
Honoring lacquer art with the exhibition "Sacred Mark"
"Sacred Mark" by young artist Chu Nhat Quang has just been introduced to the public. This is an event celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital, held from October 5 to 15, in the sacred space of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel Heritage Site (Hanoi).
Among the architectures of Thang Long Imperial Citadel, "Sacred Mark" brings the public a special artistic experience.
Unlike lacquer painting exhibitions that usually take place indoors, “Sacred Marks” by artist Chu Nhat Quang is displayed outdoors, combined with the architecture of Thang Long Imperial Citadel, bringing the public a special artistic experience. This demonstrates the spirit of young artists, ready to experiment and find new ways of expressing traditional materials.
The young artist also said that this is just the beginning of a long journey in his lacquer painting career.
Sacred Mark includes 52 traditional lacquer paintings about homeland landscapes and national heritage sites with an artistic style combining traditional and modern, displayed according to 4 themes. In which, the Khoi theme focuses on the still life genre, expressing contemplation of aesthetic values of life. The Coi theme shows the cultural features and heritage of the nation such as Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Turtle Tower, One Pillar Pagoda, Thay Pagoda...
Chu Nhat Quang continues the family tradition by developing lacquer painting - an art form that requires meticulousness, sophistication and creative vision.
The theme Linh evokes nostalgia for culture, heritage and raises awareness of protecting cultural heritage in a modern context. The theme Noi is paintings of homeland, village communal houses and puppetry, thereby conveying the message of harmony between humans and nature and the hope of maintaining traditional values of the nation through many generations.
The exhibition "Sacred Marks" will open at 5:00 p.m. on October 5 and last until October 15.
The exhibition "Sacred Marks" is not only an artist's mark, but also a reminder of the importance of protecting and promoting traditional values, so that they continue to spread and integrate into the constant flow of the world.
Go to Hoa Lo to hear the story "Bang oi...!"
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital, the Hoa Lo Prison Relics Management Board organized a special exhibition called "Oh, Banyan Tree...!" from October 8 to December 31. The exhibition "Oh, Banyan Tree...!" features images and stories about the banyan trees in Hoa Lo Prison, banyan trees on remote islands, and banyan trees in poetry and paintings... helping us understand and love this simple tree, which, despite growing in harsh conditions, still grows strongly and provides shade.
Bang became a "historical witness", witnessing the many difficult lives and heroic struggles of the former Hoa Lo political prisoners.
The shady banyan trees are closely associated with the lives of political prisoners. Female prisoners use the bark of the banyan tree to be rubbed with lime to chew like betel leaves, while the inmates hollow out the dry banyan branches to make pipes to smoke. Ripe yellow banyan fruit is a source of nutrition for generations of political prisoners, young banyan buds are medicine, young banyan leaves are heated to apply to sore spots, fallen leaves are turned into pages of paper to write poems... The banyan tree is used as a landmark for Tet gift packages, New Year greetings... to be thrown over the prison wall. These are shipments from the street landing in the prison, so that the inmates can hold "airplane parties".
The exhibition is a tribute to the heroic sacrifices and contributions of patriotic and revolutionary soldiers who were captured and imprisoned by the French colonialists at Hoa Lo Prison.
Today, the story of the banyan tree continues to be written, sent to visitors to Hoa Lo in surprisingly creative ways. The golden banyan leaf with the poem of a revolutionary soldier has become a souvenir for visitors. Gifts offered to visitors from the banyan fruit include banyan bud tea, banyan jelly, banyan cake... from hundred-year-old banyan tree leaves. "Unyielding tea" for visitors to "Sacred Night" has the flavor of banyan jelly, banyan tea with fragrant lotus.
The exhibition "Oh Banyan Tree…!" is designed with a main color scheme of green and yellow, inspired by the colors of Banyan leaves.
The exhibition consists of two parts: The first part is called "The Banyan Trees in Hoa Lo Prison", introducing the "Knight Banyan Tree". Over time, the Banyan tree grew up, became closely attached and useful to many generations of Hoa Lo political prisoners.
The banyan tree in the women's camp yard was planted in early Spring 2001, when General Secretary Le Kha Phieu and other leaders of the Party, State and Hanoi city visited former political prisoners and toured Hoa Lo Prison Relic.
These special exhibitions are not just mere displays. They are exciting journeys of discovery, taking young people back to the glorious past, admiring the profound cultural values of Hanoi. Each painting, each artifact tells a story, arousing curiosity and arousing a love of history. Schedule and join these exciting activities with your friends, you will surely have wonderful and inspiring experiences!
