Contemporary Buddhist Art Exhibition

The exhibition displays nearly 200 unique works of art, including paintings, photographs, and artifacts reflecting Vietnamese and world Buddhism.

As part of the 2014 UN Vesak Celebration at Bai Dinh, Ninh Binh, an exhibition of contemporary Buddhist art was inaugurated at the Shakyamuni Hall, within the Bai Dinh Pagoda complex.

The works displayed at the exhibition are imbued with the spirit of Vietnamese and world Buddhism (Photo: Lai Thin).

In his opening remarks at the exhibition, Venerable Thich Trung Hau, Head of the Central Culture Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Association, stated: On December 15, 1999, the United Nations General Assembly officially decided to establish and recognize Vesak Day with the approval of all Buddhists worldwide.

This is the second time Vietnam has officially hosted the 2014 UN Vesak Celebration with the consent of the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Bai Dinh Pagoda - Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Ninh Binh province, welcomed more than 10,000 delegates, including over 1,000 international delegates from more than 95 countries and territories around the world.

Exhibitions of paintings, sculptures, and photographs were held to celebrate the sacred festival, with the participation of artists from all over the country. Hopefully, with this warm spirit of celebrating the festival, the second Vesak in Vietnam will be a great success.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony was performed by the Venerable leaders of the Buddhist Church immediately afterward, officially allowing distinguished guests to admire contemporary works of art from the Vietnamese nation and Vietnamese Buddhism.

The exhibition celebrating Vesak Day attracted over 15 artists from Ho Chi Minh City, an association of artists from India, and several other places.

Reportedly, the exhibition features nearly 200 unique works of art, including paintings, photographs, and artifacts reflecting Vietnamese and world Buddhism.

Particularly noteworthy at this exhibition is a collection of photographs depicting rural landscapes and natural beauty characteristic of Vietnamese culture in general, and the Trang An and Bai Dinh tourist areas in particular. This is an opportunity for international friends to gain a deeper understanding of Vietnamese culture, imagery, and people.

According to the organizers, the exhibition will run throughout the duration of the 2014 Vesak celebration in Vietnam.

According to VOV online