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Exploring dragon motifs in Dong Ho folk paintings

TB (according to VNA) • 01/03/2024 13:07

Dragon motifs have been preserved and creatively expanded upon by folk painting artists in Dong Ho village in Song Ho Ward, Thuan Thanh town, Bac Ninh province, enriching the traditional folk paintings with new themes.

Exploring dragon motifs in Dong Ho folk paintings hinh anh 1 — Dragon paintings made specifically for those born in the Year of the Dragon

Exploring dragon motifs in Dong Ho folk paintings hinh anh 2 — An ancient dragon procession painting (left) and a similar new artwork

Exploring dragon motifs in Dong Ho folk paintings hinh anh 3 — Meritorious artisan Nguyen Thi Oanh works on a dragon painting

Exploring dragon motifs in Dong Ho folk paintings hinh anh 4 — A dragon symbol in a Dong Ho folk painting

Exploring dragon motifs in Dong Ho folk paintings hinh anh 5 — Those who create Dong Ho paintings still diligently preserve and practice their craft

TB (according to VNA)

TB (according to VNA)