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An artisan makes a Dong Ho folk painting

The Dong Ho folk paintings, originated from Dong Ho Village in Thuan Thanh District of Bac Ninh province, bears historical, cultural, and artistic values. Previously, Dong Ho Village had 17 families making the paintings. After 1945, Dong Ho, together with Hang Trong and Kim Hoang folk paintings were at risk of disappearance.

In Dong Ho village, only three artisans' families are still making folk paintings. By 1990, some artisans collected old paintings and engravings to restore the Dong Ho folk paintings.

Translated by Chung Anh