The event offered the public a chance to see the vermilion inscriptions, auspicious wishes, and lucky seals of the Nguyen Dynasty emperors, which are preserved intact on imperial records and woodblocks.
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Students at the “Woodblock imprinting” experience space. |
Going beyond a regular exhibition, visitors can immerse themselves in a heritage space, contemplating copies of the imperial archives featuring the Nguyen Dynasty emperors’ red ink remarks containing the aspiration for a new year of “prosperity for the nation, happiness for the people, and peace for the world.”
At the “Woodblock imprinting” experience space, visitors can become real artisans by manually printing woodblocks on “do” (poonah) paper, stamping seals on spring greeting cards, and keeping meaningful prints as souvenirs.
In the multimedia space, the organizing panel screens unique documentary films, such as “Tet (Lunar New Year) in the royal palace” and “The art of woodblock engraving,” providing a vivid and profound look into the ancient royal life.
Additionally, through the “Unique gifts - Calligraphy lucky money” activity, each visitor receives a specially designed, limited-edition red envelope as an early spring wish for good luck from the organizing panel.
Through unique series of activities above, the organizing panel hopes that the ancient vermilion ink and engravings will bring luck and abundance to visitors in the Lunar New Year 2026, while contributing to ensuring that the heritage is not only preserved intact but also continues to connect and shine in life.
The event runs until the end of March 5.
Translated by Minh Anh