What is special about the gifts given to APEC leaders?

APEC jade cups are special porcelain works, crafted with the highest techniques by talented artisans. The costumes represent the era combined with the quintessence of traditional Vietnamese culture. These are gifts that President Tran Dai Quang gave to the leaders of 21 economies at the APEC Summit.

Priceless item

According to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the APEC jade cup was inspired by a bowl - a familiar main item in Asian meals (a bowl is also the name of an item in Vietnamese meals in the past). This is an official gift sent to the leaders of the 21 APEC economies.

The main decorative motif on the jade cup is the lotus flower - a flower symbolizing purity, nobility and also the national flower of Vietnam - delicately carved. The most prominent is the golden lotus bud on top of the cup, carrying the message of the continuous development of a country.

The jade cup is a priceless gift for APEC economic leaders.

Another symbol that also represents the long history of Vietnam - a country with thousands of years of civilization - is two clusters of flowers and leaves of a fern (the earliest plant species, lasting over time) which are very artistically carved by the artist.

On the jade cup, one side is a Vietnamese dragon motif symbolizing Vietnam, the other side is the majestic APEC 2017 symbol symmetrically on top of the lid.

In particular, the jade cup is held by three dragon and phoenix mascots (Ly - Tran dynasties), symbolizing the Dragon and Fairy race of the Vietnamese people, and also a detail showing the solidarity of the three regions of the country. The motifs and patterns are decorated with 24K gold on a characteristic cobalt blue tone (Hue blue), symbolizing prosperity, luxury and class.

In terms of aesthetics and sophistication, the jade cup is not inferior to Europe, but looking deeply into the product, one can still see the cultural identity of Vietnam. The APEC jade cup masterpiece not only represents traditional Vietnamese culture but is also elegant, luxurious, and of international stature. This is a priceless item, meaningful in honoring and preserving the historical mark of the APEC Summit in 2017 in Vietnam.

Specially elegant and sophisticated costumes

The APEC 2017 costume is designed to combine modern style and inherit traditional Vietnamese costume, a special gift from the President to the distinguished guests.

Modernity, convenience and connection with the quintessence of traditional Vietnamese culture along with special details: pockets, sleeves, hem... have created a particularly luxurious, sophisticated but still close and friendly beauty of the outfit.

The APEC 2017 costume is made from the highest quality Vietnamese silk, woven and hand-dyed according to the traditional secret of silk weaving. The hand-dyeing technique and special blend of fibers create the characteristic colors of the costume with two prominent colors: ivory white and navy blue, bringing elegance and sophistication to the costume.

The ivory white of natural silk and the deep blue of the sea and sky of Da Nang combine to create a solemn harmony in the solemn event of the APEC 2017 Summit Week, while sharing the friendliness and wish for peace of the Vietnamese people with friends around the world.

Economic leaders in APEC uniform.

APEC 2017 costumes are cut and sewn using traditional techniques, combined with modern technology, and made by artisans with utmost care.

The brooch was crafted from precious metal by artisans from the famous traditional craft village of Thang Long, inspired by the design of the APEC 2017 logo, showing APEC's close connection with 21 sun rays, representing 21 member economies. Most notably, the motif of a flock of flying Lac birds - a symbol on Vietnam's Dong Son bronze drum - represents the quintessence of Vietnamese culture, a country rich in tradition and always looking back to its roots.

The clothing box is made from bamboo, a traditional material of the Vietnamese people. The bamboo is technically processed and flattened, ensuring the beauty and durability of the material. The color of the box is kept in the original color of the bamboo material, creating a natural, familiar beauty while still maintaining its solemnity.

The names of the distinguished guests are engraved on the bronze plate with meticulous workmanship. The lid of the box is decorated with lotus motifs, modeled after the Bao Tuong Lien Hoa motif on the Dragon steps of Kinh Thien Palace, Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Hanoi. The lotus is the symbol of the most noble beauty in ancient Vietnamese carving art, exquisitely embossed on the lid of the box.

The handbag is made of special silk, with raw silk thread, the outside is embroidered with the APEC 2017 logo, the lining is made of transparent woven silk with traditional patterns, bringing a discreet and elegant beauty to the gift.

Through the quintessence of handicraft products, traditional culture is preserved and honored; expressing the respect and sincere blessings of the President of Vietnam to the Leaders of APEC economies attending the APEC Vietnam Summit 2017.

According to Dantri