Nearly 1,300 Jinju silk lanterns shine brightly in Hanoi

Nearly 1,300 Jinju silk lanterns (Korea) are shining brightly in the exhibition space of "Korean Light: Jinju Silk Lanterns" at the Korean Cultural Center (Hanoi).

Hanoi is the final stop in the Jinju Silk Lamp exhibition series in Southeast Asia, part of the Touring K-Arts cultural exchange project, after being successfully introduced in the Philippines and Indonesia.

The event is jointly organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea, Jinju City and the Korea Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE), to promote Korean traditional arts and culture to the world .

The exhibition space includes a light tunnel, a light wall and many photo areas, created from thousands of brilliant silk lamps. Each lamp is crafted from a thin bamboo or metal frame, covered with high-quality silk fabric, creating a gentle, shimmering light with many shades.

Jinju silk lantern art is not only aesthetic but also contains historical value, once used in battle to signal and protect citadels, becoming a unique cultural symbol of the land of kimchi.

The exhibition, which runs until December 26, offers visitors the chance to experience making lanterns, writing wishes, and wearing Hanbok, the traditional Korean costume. From November 8, the Korean Cultural Center will also hold a free “Hanbok Day” every Saturday, allowing residents and visitors to explore the culture and capture beautiful moments in a space of bright light.

Jinju silk lamps are famous traditional Korean lamps, delicately crafted from a thin bamboo or metal frame, covered with high-quality silk.

Mr. Choi Seung Jin, Director of the Korean Cultural Center in Vietnam, shared: “The exhibition has received great attention in the Philippines and Indonesia. In Vietnam, we hope that people will feel the vibrant colors and spirit of Korean culture, and consider the Center as a space for Vietnamese-Korean cultural exchange.”

MAI AN

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/gan-1300-chiec-den-lua-jinju-toa-sang-ruc-ro-tai-ha-noi-post821674.html