Opening Ceremony of the Dong Nai Ceramic Festival

On the evening of April 27th, the People's Committee of Dong Nai province organized the opening ceremony of the Pottery Festival to honor the traditional pottery craft, connect heritage with modernity, and spread the cultural identity of Bien Hoa - Dong Nai to all parts of the country and internationally.

Delegates cut the ribbon to inaugurate the Dong Nai Ceramic Festival 2025.

The Dong Nai Pottery Festival takes place over four days, from April 27th to 30th, with many diverse and rich activities, promising to bring people and tourists exciting experiences of the Dong Nai region, such as: Organizing exhibitions of pottery products; a seminar on "Solutions for preserving and developing traditional pottery in the era of integration"; a pottery experience space and destination at Dong Nai College of Fine Arts and Decoration; organizing a competition on "Designing a logo for the Festival, identifying the brand of the Bien Hoa - Dong Nai Traditional Pottery Festival"; organizing trade booths to promote OCOP products and typical rural industrial products of Dong Nai province…

The Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Dong Nai province delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the Ceramics Festival.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vice Chairman of the Dong Nai Provincial People's Committee Duong Minh Dung said that Bien Hoa pottery originated more than 300 years ago, closely associated with the development of the Southern region. Through the many changes of history, Bien Hoa pottery has retained its unique essence. The unique, rich, and diverse decorative art pottery products are decorated in a modern and sophisticated style, using low-fired glazes with delicate colors. The most distinctive feature and source of pride for Bien Hoa pottery is the "copper-green glaze with floral patterns." In addition, Bien Hoa pottery in Dong Nai is also famous for its unglazed earthenware products, which possess a natural beauty and are highly favored by the market.

In 1903, the Bien Hoa School of Fine Arts (now the Dong Nai College of Decorative Arts) was established, marking a significant turning point in the development of Bien Hoa pottery, marked by its artistic merit and renowned as "Bien Hoa Fine Art Pottery." Combining traditional elements of local pottery with Western pottery techniques, Bien Hoa Fine Art Pottery quickly established its independent position and unique style. Beyond its cultural and artistic contributions, the Fine Art Pottery industry also plays a vital role in the overall economic development of Dong Nai province.

People visit the Bien Hoa pottery display booth at the Pottery Festival.

According to Mr. Duong Minh Dung, the Dong Nai Province Pottery Festival in 2025 is not only an opportunity to honor traditional values ​​and pay tribute to generations of artisans, but also a bridge for Bien Hoa pottery to advance further on the world art pottery map, connecting artistic creativity, technological innovation, and local tourism and economic development. He also expressed confidence that the traditional pottery craft will continue to receive support from scientists , all levels and sectors; active interest from investors; and consensus from the craft village community to preserve and develop it, thereby both preserving and awakening its potential, opening up prospects for connection and elevating its development in the region and the world.

The Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Dong Nai province affirmed that the Dong Nai Pottery Festival 2025 is not only a celebration of the pottery industry, but also an opportunity for Dong Nai to spread its cultural identity to friends both domestically and internationally. The event conveys a strong message about the province's commitment to building, preserving, and developing the pottery craft while promoting cultural values, protecting the environment, and embracing digital transformation, aiming to create new spaces and impetus for the rapid and sustainable development of the pottery industry.

Source: VNA

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/khai-mac-fesstival-gom-dong-nai-20250428101548965.htm