DONG HO PAITING 003

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Dong Ho painting, full name Dong Ho folk woodcut painting is agenre of Vietnamese woodcut paintings originated from Dong Hovillage in Bac Ninh Province, Vietnam. Using a traditional type ofpaper named DIEP paper and many bright and powerful colours derivedfrom nature, Dong Ho painting is considered a fine reflection ofthe traditional aesthetic value, social philosophies andhumanitarian desires as spring approaches. Elements of daily lifeare well integrated in Dong Ho painting so that it can be used toexpress the thoughts and wishes of vietnamese. The themes of DongHo painting are differents from good luck wishes, historicalfigures to everyday activities and folk allegories. The mostpopular and well sold pictures of Dong Ho painting are corpulentpig with suckling piglets, hen surrounded by chickens and Boysitting on a buffalo and playing flute which represent the wish forprosperity, happiness and luck in the new year. Sometimes Dong Hopictures are shown in couplet or quartet to fully express thesignification of the set, for example the eminence and theProsperity and honour should be taken in couple.