Over millennia of traditional craftsmanship, the production of sơn mài or Vietnamese lacquer painting, has evolved into a refined art form, celebrated for its use of natural and sustainable resources. Vietnamese lacquer is often synonymous with cultural heritage, as evidenced by aesthetic products and renowned works of art in Vietnam and around the world. Read on to discover the history of Vietnamese lacquerware and its infinite potential!
Category Archives: Vietnamese Culture
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The lotus is an emblematic flower of purity and appears in many ancient Asian cultures. It is a special kind of flower that people love and idolise, especially in Buddhist culture. The national flower of Vietnam has interesting meanings in various aspects such as culture, arts and food.
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Vietnamese tea culture has been a very special thing of my country for three thousand years, without the complex rituals found in other countries. At family gatherings, meetings and celebrations, tea and the rituals associated with it are intrinsically linked to Vietnamese concepts of hospitality, respect for elders and peaceful communion with nature.
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With its thousand-year-old history, Vietnam retains an abundance of national cultural quintessences. A study of the symbols of Vietnamese culture will in fact offer a great deal of valuable knowledge about this beautiful country.
