Explore Dong Ho's Folk Painting Heritage by Jeep Car
Departing from Hanoi
Dinh Dong Ho village
- Capture artistic photos with unique, handcrafted Dong Ho paintings made by skilled artisans.
- Learn the craft of making Dong Ho paintings through hands-on guidance from local artisans.
- Join a vibrant Dong Ho painting exhibition and immerse yourself in this traditional art form.
- Meet the master artisans of Dong Ho Village and hear their inspiring stories.
- Explore the village’s rich cultural heritage through visits to ancient temples and pagodas.
What to expect
Looking for a unique way to escape the hustle and bustle of Hanoi?
Dong Ho painting is a traditional folk art in Vietnam, with its origins traced back to Dong Ho Village in Bac Ninh Province. In the past, Dong Ho paintings were commonly sold during the Lunar New Year, and people often purchased them to adorn their homes for the holiday. Over time, these paintings have evolved into cherished expressions of traditional artistic beauty, collected and displayed within homes on various occasions.
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Dong Ho painting is a cherished Vietnamese folk art, known for its woodblock printing technique and vibrant natural colors.
These intricate artworks depict cultural stories and traditions, captivating viewers with their unique charm and craftsmanship.
Dong Ho paintings often depict pictures of Vietnam’s daily activities such as buffalo herding, coconut picking, wrestling, and family life.
Each painting carries a wish for harmony, love, prosperity, comfort, happiness, and the determination to thrive in life.
Furthermore, Dong Ho art also preserves the beauty of Vietnamese cultural heritage through depictions of proverbs, anecdotes, legends, and stories.
The techniques of producing Dong Ho folk paintings are unique and demand high skills, encompassing two main stages: pattern creation (woodblock carving) and printing (painting).
Depending on preferences and the desired intensity of the painting, artisans will either deepen or lighten certain details.
The paper's surface is brushed with a layer of starch resin mixed with crushed pearl shells, imparting luminous and shimmering lines on it.
The colors used in Dong Ho paintings are entirely natural, sourced from plants without any artificial mixtures.
There are only four basic colors: black from charred bamboo leaves, green from indigo leaves, yellow from umbrella tree flowers, and red from red stone or wood.
A photo with the unique paintings handcrafted by artisans will look truly artistic!
The first distinctive feature about Dong Ho paintings is the paper used for printing.
This paper is made from "dó" tree bark, possessing characteristics of being soft, thin, porous, and able to absorb colors without smudging.
Due to its moisture-resistant quality, "dó" paper prevents artworks from becoming damp and moldy, ensuring their relatively long lifespan.
Because these colors are entirely derived from nature, the painting's simple pigments are distinctively long-lasting & carry the fragrance of their natural constituents, setting them apart from other types of paintings
The relics of Temple and Royal Tomb of Kinh Duong Vuong affirms that Bac Ninh is an ancient land where Vietnamese people lived together from thousand years ago.
The relics of Temple and Royal Tomb of Kinh Duong Vuong affirms that Bac Ninh is an ancient land where Vietnamese people lived together from thousand years ago - the cradle of Vietnamese ancestry.
The relics enriched the historical treasure of ancient and civilized land in Northern and further clarified Vietnamese nation’s roots.
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