Opening of the thematic exhibition "Old Saigon ceramic statues - Art and heritage"

(NLDO) - The special exhibition "Old Saigon Ceramic Statues - Art and Heritage" introduces more than 50 typical artifacts from the 18th - 19th centuries.

On the morning of October 15, the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History coordinated with the Ho Chi Minh City Antiquities Association and a number of museum units to organize a thematic exhibition "Old Saigon Ceramic Statues - Art and Heritage".

Saigon ceramics were born along with the process of exploring the Southern land, with famous ceramic kilns around Cho Lon area such as Cay Mai, Buu Nguyen, Dong Hoa, Hung Loi... Not only serving daily life, the kilns also crafted sophisticated worship statues, bearing the mark of Vietnamese culture, blending the influence of Buddhism, Taoism and folk beliefs.

Delegates cut the ribbon to open the exhibition

The exhibition introduces more than 50 typical artifacts, divided into four thematic groups: Buddhist statues, Taoist statues, folk statues and architectural decorative statues.

Each group of artifacts represents an aspect of ancient people's spiritual life, from images of Buddha, Bodhisattva, Arhat, Tieu Dien to statues of Jade Emperor, Phuc Duc Tho Dia, Chua Tien Nuong Nuong or groups of relics decorating the roofs of communal houses, pagodas, assembly halls...

Deputy Director of the Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City Nguyen Minh Nhut (left cover) and Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History Hoang Anh Tuan (right cover) presented commemorative medals to units and individuals participating in the exhibition.

Notably, many statues have Chinese inscriptions clearly stating the kiln name, production location and year, helping researchers determine the origin, technique and historical value of ancient Saigon ceramics.

In his opening speech, Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan, Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History, said the works not only contain art but also beliefs, spirituality and community memories, values ​​that create the identity of the ancient Saigon - Gia Dinh residents.

The Three Emperors' Set of 9 statues on display

"Through this, we hope to convey the message that heritage conservation is not only about preserving and conserving artifacts but also about preserving the spirit and identity of the land," emphasized Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan.

The exhibition is open to visitors from October 15 to November 17 at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History (2 Nguyen Binh Khiem, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City).

Source: https://nld.com.vn/khai-mac-trung-bay-chuyen-de-tuong-gom-sai-gon-xua-nghe-thuat-va-di-san-19625101516441405.htm