Many services are in high demand following the national flag painting movement

In recent days, a painting of three famous landscapes in Nghe An on the rolling door of a shoe shop in Vinh City has become a check-in spot for city residents, especially young people.

Mr. Nguyen Khanh Tung, the owner of the painting, said: “Uncle Ho’s hometown, Ho Chi Minh Square and Vinh Citadel are famous scenic spots of Nghe An, the pride of Nghe An people. The landscape painting on the rolling door is 7mx3m in size with many meticulous details that took a lot of time and effort. The painting was completed by 9 artists over many days.”

Originating from the trend of turning roofs into national flags by a TikToker in Vinh Phuc, the drawing and painting of the red flag with a yellow star spread nationwide, then had many variations. Roofs, door frames... covered in the red color of the flag, the map of Vietnam or images of the country's leaders appeared quite a lot in Vinh city and spread to many rural areas in Nghe An.

Except for a few talented people who can come up with ideas and designs themselves, most people have to hire artists to do it.

Where there is supply, there is demand. From the tastes and trends of the people, many artists formed groups, accepting to design and construct paintings: the national flag, the map of Vietnam, the country's leaders, famous landscapes of Nghe An...

Mr. Le Trong Huy, a freelance artist in Do Luong, said: “Since mid-August, Do Luong residents, especially in the town area, have started a trend of painting the national flag on rolling doors, especially in coffee shops and supermarkets. Up to now, I have received 10 orders to paint the national flag and the map of Vietnam on rolling doors.

Because the painting is large and wide, it is quite elaborate and time-consuming, from 1.5 to 2 days/painting. The closer to Independence Day, the greater the demand, the more urgent the construction progress, so at this time, we have to work through the afternoon, even in the evening. The price of each painting depends on the size, on average 100,000 VND/m²”.

According to Mr. Huy, customers usually come up with the initial idea, but with their knowledge, the artist advises the customer that the painting must ensure the following elements: First, it must show dignity and pride. When drawing a yellow star, the center of the star must be on the chest. Second, when inserting other images into the flag or map, it must be correct, meaningful, and not distort the content...

In recent days, to meet customer orders, Mr. Dinh Bat Giap, 36 years old, a freelance artist in Vinh City, and his team of workers have had to continuously work overtime. On average, Mr. Giap's team completes about 5 orders per day for decorative art on roofs and rolling doors.

"When the trend of drawing the national flag exploded online, we received many orders from people. In addition to the national flag, many customers requested to include maps, leaders, Party and State leaders or important historical events of the country. On average, each person in the group earned 800,000 to 1 million VND/day, including food and drink," said Mr. Giap.

Although it is just a trend from social networks, it has aroused patriotism and national pride, so it has a great influence. Appearing near the National Day on September 2, the demand for this decorative art has increased. Many freelance artists and many spontaneous service providers have appeared to meet the needs of the people.

On average, the cost of painting red backgrounds with yellow stars on rolling doors is 1-1.5 million VND/painting; paintings with images of maps, President Ho Chi Minh, General Vo Nguyen Giap, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong or historical events are 2.5-5 million VND/painting; other paintings with more details, elaborate and meticulous can cost up to tens of millions of VND.