January 18, 2023 | 16:14 (GMT+7)
Art exhibition celebrating the Year of the Cat opens in Hanoi
An art exhibition themed “Draw the Cats” opened at Van Mieu (Temple of Literature) - Quoc Tu Giam (First University of Vietnam) on January 17 to welcome the upcoming lunar New Year 2023 – the Year of the Cat.
Associate Prof., Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Phuong, Director of the Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Arts Studies (VICAS), said that the exhibition is a space to popularize the image of the cat - the zodiac animal for the upcoming lunar New Year.
On display are 76 outstanding art works including lacquers, oil paints, acrylics and colored wood carvings, which were selected from hundreds of entries from 900 applications.
The cat is the fourth animal symbol in the 12-year cycle of the Vietnamese zodiac, taking place of the rabbit in the Chinese zodiac and it’s believed to be vigilant, witty, quick-minded and ingenious.
Le Xuan Kieu, Director of Center for Scientific and Cultural Activities Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam, said the event is expected to turn the premise into a space to inspire creativity among youngsters.
The exhibition will run through January 29 at Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam and at VICAS Art Studio from January 31 to February 28.
Source: VNA