The joy of children when posing and taking pictures at Diem Phung Thi Art Center

Hue has long been famous for its diverse system of public and private museums, which is considered an advantage not only for serving tourists but alsofor educating the younger generation, especially children. Although they were initially confused, once they formed a habit, many children were excited every time they went to the museum spaces.

Diem Phung Thi Art Center and Le Ba Dang Art Center (belonging to Hue Museum of Fine Arts, located on Le Loi Street, Phu Nhuan Ward - now Thuan Hoa Ward) have become destinations attracting a large number of domestic and foreign tourists to visit and enjoy. Among the crowd are many children in Hue, brought by their parents to visit the works and thematic exhibitions. While the adults are attentive, the children are equally excited when listening to the tour guide or their parents introduce each work and the fascinating stories associated with it.

Passing by Le Loi street often, but the first time taking her child to Le Ba Dang Art Center, Ms. Nguyen Thuy Trang (Thuan Hoa ward, Hue city) could not help but be surprised by the works and artifacts associated with the name of the famous painter. For Ms. Trang, this is an interesting destination for her child to understand and learn more about culture and art right on the land where she lives.

“Not only me but my children are also very interested. The more we look closely and read the descriptions about the artists and their works, the more we understand the artistic and historical values of this exhibition space located right in the center of Hue city, next to the poetic Huong River,” Trang added.

Just like that, walking around the Museum, looking at the works, many children asked many questions that even their parents were confused about. "From the meaning to the material, then the school, style and why it is famous in the world . Besides asking the staff at the Museum to explain, I had to search the internet to answer my children", Ms. Trang added and said that she discovered many priceless things that this space brings and the most impressive is the reason why this famous artist donated his work to Hue.

Not far away, Diem Phung Thi Art Center is also displaying many works created by children. This is the result of a competition that helps children understand and love art more, especially the style of famous sculptor Diem Phung Thi.

Inspired by the late sculptor, the children have transformed their works with innocent yet contemplative feelings, with a clear, naive imagination that is stimulated, approaching many new materials and forms of expression connecting tradition and personal creativity. Each work is not only funny and lovely but also carries the children's unique perspective.

Nam Phong (a student in Thuan Hoa Ward) shared that this was an activity during the summer vacation that he was very impressed with. It was an experience of visiting, learning thoroughly about the late artist's creative style, and then practicing by creating extremely interesting works. Like Phong, many other children were able to live in the artistic atmosphere of meaningful summer vacations when they learned, had fun, and experienced right at the museum in their hometown.

For many parents, taking their children to museums during the summer is also a way to relax their minds after stressful school hours as well as limit exposure to digital devices. This is an opportunity for children to connect with the real world, connect with their parents and learn more about their homeland's culture. Museums also help children develop their thinking through works and artifacts.

Ms. Dinh Thi Hoai Trai, Director of the Hue Museum of Fine Arts, said that in recent years, many parents in Hue have been interested in bringing their children to the museum to experience. Especially, in the summer, the number of children visiting has increased significantly. The museum has also connected with many schools and centers to bring children to this space. Here, in addition to visiting, children can also experience many activities related to culture and art related to the exhibits.

Article and photos: NHAT MINH

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