How will the mysterious and interesting 'Vietnamese mascot' be 'explained' in Nghe An?
(Baonghean.vn) - Nghe is a mascot that has long appeared in Vietnamese culture, in communal houses, pagodas, temples, private homes... However, currently there is a situation of mixing, foreignization, and confusion with foreign mascots. What is the Vietnamese Nghe? This was clarified at the exhibition "Vietnamese Nghe Mascot" at Nghe An Museum from May 17 to 25.
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| The documentary exhibition "Vietnamese Nghe Mascot" is organized by the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibitions in collaboration with Nghe An Museum. According to the documents that will be published at the "Vietnamese Nghe Mascot" exhibition booth, Vietnamese Nghe Mascot originated from Central Asia. Over the ages, due to the influence of the period of Chinese domination, Buddhism, and beliefs, the image of Vietnamese Nghe Mascot has different marks in terms of shape, characteristics, techniques, and aesthetics. In the photo is a pair of Vietnamese Nghe Mascot made of ceramic. Photo: Nhat Lan |
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| This is a pair of ancient Vietnamese chimeras, made of stone. One of the characteristics of Vietnamese chimeras identified by researchers starts from the direction of their gaze. Chinese chimeras often bow their heads. While the vast majority of Vietnamese chimeras often look up or tilt their faces to the sky, with bright facial features. Photo: Nhat Lan |
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| At the exhibition "Vietnamese Nghe Mascots", there are more than 200 photos of Vietnamese Nghe Mascots on display and detailed introductions for each work. Accordingly, we will see that Vietnamese Nghe Mascots are divided into many types such as lion Nghe, dragon Nghe, unicorn Nghe, dog Nghe... The types of Nghe are also made by artisans using many different materials such as stone, bronze, wood, porcelain, ceramic... Photo: Nhat Lan |
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| This is a photo of a pair of Vietnamese dragons carved on wood. Photo: Nhat Lan |
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| And this is a 19th century porcelain statue. Photo: Nhat Lan |
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| Mr. Nguyen Duc Binh - an officer of the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibitions, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Fine Arts and Photography Magazine (right) explained that recently, the Vietnamese Nghe mascot has been forgotten, even replaced by foreign mascots that are not suitable for Vietnamese culture. Therefore, the exhibition of documents "Vietnamese Nghe mascot" aims to preserve and promote the values of cultural heritage and improve the aesthetic environment of the community... Photo: Nhat Lan |
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| In the photo is an ancient Vietnamese stone unicorn from the 18th century, considered the most valuable artifact at the "Vietnamese Unicorn Mascot" exhibition. The owner of this ancient stone unicorn is a member of the Song Lam Antiques Association. Photo: Nhat Lan |
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| To enrich the documentary exhibition "Vietnamese Nghe Mascots", the display booth has an additional collection of natural Vietnamese Nghe, not created by humans. The owner of this collection is also a member of the Song Lam Antiques Association. Photo: Nhat Lan |
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| The documentary exhibition "Vietnamese mascots" will be open from May 17 to 25. In the photo: Nghe An Museum staff are urgently preparing the exhibition to welcome visitors to enjoy the precious artifacts. Photo: Nhat Lan |
