Exhibition "Shape of the Land" - Cultural bridge between Vietnam and Japan

On the morning of September 19, at the Hanoi Center for Creative Activities, the opening ceremony of the exhibition "Shape of the Land" took place, organized by the Center and Hanoi Museum in collaboration with Phu Lang pottery village (Bac Ninh), Toho pottery village (Japan), and domestic and foreign artisans.

The exhibition is an activity to connect and support the enhancement of creative capacity for the traditional art community; introduce and honor the core values of the pottery profession.

This is also a part of the result from the Pottery Development Project in Phu Lang Commune, Bac Ninh Province, between Phu Lang Pottery Village and Toho Village (Japan), opening up a long-term journey of connection between the two craft villages in preserving and promoting the value of traditional pottery.

Opening the exhibition, Director of Hanoi Museum Nguyen Tien Da emphasized that the rustic and familiar Phu Lang pottery and the sophisticated and meticulous Toho pottery, when standing together in the same space, have become proof of the meeting and connection between two cultures, two villages, two traditional craft village communities.

Through this exhibition, the Organizing Committee hopes to promote, nurture and spread the spirit of love for traditional handmade pottery, while affirming the sustainable cultural connection between Vietnam and Japan.

The exhibition “Shape from the Earth” will be a strong cultural bridge, opening up new opportunities for cooperation and creativity.

Mr. Mitsutaka Hiromatsu, Third Secretary of the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam, shared his special impression of Phu Lang ceramic products after having the opportunity to admire and directly observe the production process.

He has used products such as teapots and teacups from the pottery village in his daily life and expressed his belief that this exhibition will attract a large number of visitors, contributing to bringing Phu Lang pottery products closer to the public. He also hopes that the cooperation between the two pottery villages will become increasingly deeper.

Delegates and visitors view Phu Lang ceramic products (Bac Ninh) at the exhibition (Photo: Tuyet Mai/VNA)

From the artisan's perspective, Mr. Onimaru Hikezan, Director of Toho-Phu Lang Pottery Project, expressed his honor to interact with the artisans and leaders of Phu Lang commune; hoping that in the future, he can continue to develop the pottery profession with them, creating products that bring spiritual value to consumers.

Through cultural exchange activities such as this exhibition, he believes that Vietnam and Japan will together build an even stronger cooperative relationship in the future.

The exhibition “Shape of the Earth” introduces 67 outstanding works from students of Phu Lang pottery village and Japanese artisans of Toho pottery village.

Each product is not only an object or work of art, but also a mark of culture, of the hands and hearts of the ceramic craftsmen and artisans.

Besides its artistic value, the exhibition also demonstrates the friendship and solidarity between the artisan community and management agencies in preserving and developing the cultural heritage of craft villages.

Coming to the exhibition, the public can admire ceramic works, experience pottery making, enjoy tea ceremony and Ikebana flower arrangement as a form of meditation. Each visitor will find for themselves a peaceful and beautiful moment throughout the days of the event.

The exhibition “Shape of the Earth” is open to visitors from September 19-29, at the Hanoi Creative Activities Coordination Center - Hanoi Museum, Pham Hung Street, Tu Liem Ward, Hanoi./.

(TTXVN/Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/trien-lam-dang-hinh-cua-dat-cau-noi-van-hoa-viet-nam-nhat-ban-post1062799.vnp