Dong Ho folk painting village

Getting There - To move to Dong Ho painting village, visitors can follow Highway 38, cross Ho bridge, turn right along Thien Duc street, then continue about 2km to come. Attractions - Visiting here, tourists will be introduced to the history of Dong Ho painting village by artisans. Starting in the 17th century in Dong Ho village, Song Ho commune, Thuan Thanh district, Bac Ninh province, up to now, the painting profession here has been around for more than 400 years. According to historical records, around 1945, Dong Ho village had 17 families, all of which made paintings. Experiencing the ups and downs of history, at present, Dong Ho village still has 2 families who follow the profession of painting, the family of artists Nguyen Dang Che and Nguyen Huu Sam. Ho village paintings are loved because they show familiar themes, associated with the image of the countryside, the simple daily life of Vietnamese people. The people of Ho village know how to distill and apply natural materials to create traditional colors that are both fresh and durable: indigo from the indigo tree, c, crimson from the Van bark, black from bamboo ash or chiffon ash,... Unique paintings are printed on Do paper. This is a type of paper that is hand-crafted from the Do tree that grows in the forest. The paper background is usually brushed with a layer of turpentine or a layer of paste mixed with a little powder from the scallop shells to create a sparkling color. Therefore, Do paper is also known as Diep paper. #mytripvlog