Experience intangible cultural heritage in Sa Pa - Beeswax painting

Participating in the "Vietnam Tourism Impressions" video/clip creation contest, the work "Experience intangible cultural heritage in Sa Pa - Beeswax painting" by Nguyen Thuy Duong brings a realistic and emotional journey of discovery of the art of beeswax painting - a national intangible cultural heritage.

The art of beeswax painting has its origins in ancient times, closely linked to the self-sufficient life of the H'Mong people. From drops of golden wax, through the skillful hands of the mountain women, each pattern and design is created, imbued with the soul, love for the homeland and the desire for beauty.

The video brings to viewers the majestic scenery of the Northwest mountains and forests, along with images of H'Mong women sitting next to linen frames, meticulously using beeswax pens to create delicate lines. Each pattern is not just decoration, but the language of the soul, telling a story about nature, about life and the desire for happiness. Through each frame, viewers feel the warmth from the hands, from the beeswax smoke, and the love for the art of beeswax painting.

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Not only does the video introduce the techniques of making fabric, it also cleverly incorporates images of young tourists experiencing the process of drawing, dyeing, and drying fabric in the sun with artisans. The smiles, eyes, and sounds of the mountains and forests blend together, making viewers feel like they are truly living in that cultural space.

The work is also a gentle but meaningful call to the youth to once set foot in the highlands, experience and spread the beauty of beeswax painting - the pride of the H'Mong people and Vietnamese culture.

With simple yet sophisticated camera angles, slow editing, and rich in experience, Nguyen Thuy Duong's video creates a realistic picture of H'Mong culture. The work is both documentary and full of emotions, arousing the awareness of preserving and being proud of the national cultural heritage. This is one of the videos that represents the spirit of "Vietnam Tourism - Impressions from genuine values", where each frame shines with faith and love for the homeland.

The Vietnam Tourism Impressive Video/Clip Creation Contest 2025 is accepting many unique works, contributing to promoting the country's image until November 15, 2025. The contest is organized in two categories: Short video: no more than 60 seconds; Long video: no more than 5 minutes.

How to receive entries: On the Contest website: antuongdulichvietnam.bvhttdl.gov.vn; Via the Organizing Committee's email: antuongdulichvietnam@bvhttdl.gov.vn. Directly at the headquarters of the Center for Digital Transformation of Culture, Sports and Tourism or by post to: Center for Digital Transformation of Culture, Sports and Tourism - No. 20, Lane 2, Hoa Lu Street, Hai Ba Trung Ward, Hanoi City - The letter clearly states the content of the submission to the "Impressions of Vietnam Tourism" Video/Clip Creation Contest.

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The Organizing Committee will award many attractive prizes for each category, including: 01 First Prize: Total value of 58 million VND. Including: 15,000,000 VND in cash. 01 Yadea Velax electric motorbike (worth 29,990,000 VND). 02 Tam Coc - Trang An - Bai Dinh resort tour combos. 04 onsen tickets and 02 Sunworld Ha Long ticket combos (1 combo to play 3 parks); 02 Second Prizes: Total value of 45 million VND/prize. Each prize includes: 10,000,000 VND in cash. 01 Yadea Voltguard electric motorbike (worth 27,990,000 VND). 01 Tam Coc - Trang An - Bai Dinh resort tour combo. 02 onsen tickets and 02 Sunworld Ha Long ticket combos (1 combo to play 3 parks)

5 Third Prizes: Total value of 7,600,000 VND/prize. Each prize includes: 5,000,000 VND in cash. 01 Tam Coc - Trang An - Bai Dinh resort tour combo. 01 Sunworld Ha Long ticket combo (1 combo to play 3 parks); 05 Consolation Prizes: Total value of 5,600,000 VND/prize. Each prize includes: 3,000,000 VND in cash. 01 Tam Coc - Trang An - Bai Dinh resort tour combo. 01 Sunworld Ha Long ticket combo (1 combo to play 3 parks).

Voting prizes include: Final voting prize (each category): 01 Most voted Video clip prize: Total value of 34,000,000 VND. Including: 5,000,000 VND in cash. 01 Yadea Vekoo electric bicycle (worth 14,990,000 VND). 02 Tam Coc - Trang An - Bai Dinh resort tour combos. 01 night stay at Metropole Hanoi Hotel. 01 onsen ticket and 01 Sunworld Ha Long combo ticket (1 combo to play 3 parks).

Monthly voting prizes (each category): 01 Highest prize: Total value of 11,000,000 VND. Including: 3,000,000 VND in cash. 02 Tam Coc - Trang An - Bai Dinh tour combos 02 onsen tickets 01; Second highest prize: Total value of 5,200,000 VND. Including: 2,000,000 VND in cash. 01 onsen ticket and 02 Sunworld Ha Long ticket combos (1 combo to play 3 parks) 01; Third highest prize: Total value of 1,600,000 VND. Including: 1,000,000 VND in cash. 02 Sunworld Ha Long ticket combos (1 combo to play 3 parks).

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In addition, the Organizing Committee also awarded many additional prizes with many attractive gifts from accompanying units such as: "Impressive Ho Chi Minh City Tourism" Award: Subject: Short video (under 60 seconds) about Ho Chi Minh City tourism with the highest number of votes from the audience. Prize: 01 OPPO Reno15 Series phone and travel accessories, with a total converted value equivalent to 20,000,000 VND;

"Impressions of Hanoi City Tourism" Award: Subject: Short video (under 60 seconds) selected by the Jury. Prize: Combo voucher for 2 rooms or 2 nights at Metropole Hanoi Hotel, with a total conversion value equivalent to 16,000,000 VND./.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/trai-nghiem-di-san-van-hoa-phi-vat-the-tai-sa-pa-ve-sap-ong-20251114090620014.htm