Folk woodcut paintings – Beloved Tet Holiday Art in Vietnam
During Tet, in addition to hanging red parallel sentences, people always decorate their houses with Dong Ho woodcut paintings, a genre of Vietnamese folk painting originating in Dong Ho village of Bac Ninh province. However, not everyone understands the meaning behind these artworks. The images depicted in these paintings are very familiar in everyday life, such as pigs and chickens. By hanging these paintings, people express their wishes for the new year, such as well-behaved children, many grandchildren, or abundant blessings. Lion dance: The lion dance is often performed on special occasions such as the Lunar New Year or Mid-Autumn Festival, as the lion symbolizes prosperity and good fortune. “Vinh Quy Bái Tổ” is a ceremonial reward to honor those who passed exams in the past. It is a time for new graduates to express their gratitude to their parents and teachers. Tiến Tài – Tiến Lộc: Each picture represents a deity, with one hand holding a scroll symbol...