A silk revival

Do Duc Once a forgotten genre, silk paintings are on the rise, fueled by a wave of enthusiastic young artists with open minds and refined skills. Following masterworks by painter Nguyen Phan Chanh (1892-1984) that laid the foundation for silk painting in Vietnam, the genre faded in popularity over subsequent decades. Artists such as Mong Bich and Mai Long kept […]

22/02/2021 - Art

Three Sacred Realms

Huong Quynh Myanmar is home to famous pilgrimage sites in a land devoted to pagodas and Buddhism. Myanmar, where 90% of the population is Buddhist, is a land of pagodas. Off the thousands of pagodas scattered all over the country, three are considered particularly sacred: Golden Pagoda of Shwedagon, Golden Rock Pagoda Kyaikhtiyo and Mahamuni Pagoda. Shewedagon Pagoda in Yangon […]

22/02/2021 - International

Spring sensations

Lam Duong For áo dài designers, spring is the time to launch their finest collections of the year. “Transition” collection by Adrian Anh Tuan Appreciation for the áo dài continues to grow in the international fashion world, and over the Tet (Lunar New Year) holidays the spotlight shines brightly on Vietnam’s national dress. Designers bring a special focus to their […]

12/02/2021 - Life Style

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