3D painting sets national record for being longest
A 360-metre-long 3D painting portraying Vietnamese landscapes and traditional cultural values has been recognised as the longest 3D painting in Vietnam by the Vietnam Record Association, VietKings.
Children looks at the 3D painting located along Ho Tung Mau street in Cau Giay district, Hanoi, which has been recognised as the longest of its kind in Vietnam by the Vietnam Record Association, VietKings (Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) - A 360-metre-long 3D painting portraying Vietnameselandscapes and traditional cultural values has been recognised as the longest3D painting in Vietnam by the Vietnam Record Association, VietKings.
Thepainting, located along Ho Tung Mau Street in Cau Giay district, Hanoi,comprises 40 smaller ones, covering a total area of nearly 1,000 sq.m, focusingon four main themes: Dong Ho paintings, Vietnamese Fairy, Vietnam’s landscapesand Mid-Autumn Festival for children. All the paintings were completed in oneweek, by 20 artists.
“Throughthose paintings, we want to present beautiful pictures and happiness toeveryone, particularly children,” said Tran Van Minh, one of the artists whoworked on the painting. “I hope that by looking at the paintings revivingVietnamese folktales, the children will be reminded of the national history.”
Former Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Le DoanHop said public paintings along the roads should be encouraged, as there are notmany in Vietnam. “The paintings, which are closely associated with Vietnamesefestivals like the national day or Mid-Autumn Festival, serve as a meaningfulplayground for children and a place for the whole family to visit as well,” hesaid.
“I foundthe paintings very beautiful. They have brought a new face to the roads. Thecity needs more roads like this,” said Luong Minh Hai, a resident of Cau Giay district.
Childrenseem to be the most excited about such vivid, colourful paintings.
“This isthe first time I have ever seen such a beautiful and huge painting. I’m mostimpressed with the painting of children in the rural area happily playingtraditional games and dancing in the Mid-Autumn Festival,” said Nguyen Cam Tu,a third-grader from Dich Vong A Primary School, adding that she would sooninvite her classmates to witness the painting.-VNA
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Children looks at the 3D painting located along Ho Tung Mau street in Cau Giay district, Hanoi, which has been recognised as the longest of its kind in Vietnam by the Vietnam Record Association, VietKings (Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn) 
