Wrestling Match

WRESTLING PAINTING INFORMATION Material: Lacquer carving - Size: 50 x 60 cm Adapted from Dong Ho folk paintings The "Wrestling" painting depicts a wrestling scene during Vietnamese New Year celebrations. Wrestling is a traditional martial art of our nation that has existed since the founding of the country and is closely associated with national defense and spring festivals. In the painting, three pairs of wrestlers are engaged in a tense match, with neither side gaining the upper hand. This is evident in the symbolic brushstrokes of Dong Ho paintings. These three pairs of wrestlers are represented by three geometric shapes: the top pair is an isosceles triangle, the left pair is an isosceles trapezoid, and the right pair is a semicircle. The wrestling painting portrays a scene from a spring festival. People can enjoy the excitement and curiosity of watching the competition. Therefore, you can understand it simply as: Hanging a wrestling painting brings the atmosphere of Tet, the festive atmosphere of spring. A fun, traditional game played at home, hoping to bring a joyful and exciting atmosphere to the family. The wrestling drums, once sounded, attract everyone, young and old, men and women, from all walks of life, eagerly surrounding the arena. People excitedly comment, praising and criticizing each move and technique, each match and each wrestler's style. Besides its entertainment value, wrestling is also a useful sport , helping the young men of the village become stronger, more resilient, and more courageous, protecting the village, the rice fields, and the country. In wrestling matches, the players are all tall, strong, and muscular. It symbolizes the wish for the host to always be healthy and strong in the new year.