Hoi an sculpture

Central Quang Nam province this weekend is to start an exhibition of 17 stone sculptural works featuring the ancient city of Hoi An to mark the celebration of the region’s tourism year.

The pieces, created by 17 sculptors from countries including Japan, Korea, China, Morocco, Germany, Poland, and Vietnam will go on display along the Hoai river bank in Quang Nam.

The artwork was created during a month-long sculptural symposium entitled ‘Hoi An and its variations’ that wrapped up June 2 in the ancient city.

Through the stone works of art, the authors showed their respect towards the beauty of nature and cultural significance of the ancient city Hoi An.

 ‘Hoi An and its variations’ is one among many activities of Quang Nam Tourism Year 2006 to last from February till December 2006 at the UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage site of Hoi An.

Other activities will be taking place throughout the tourism year, such as the rice flower festival at Tra Que Vegetable Village, festival at Thanh Ha pottery village, Thu Bon goddess festival, traditional handicraft festival of Quang Nam, carpenter skillful shows at Kim Bong village, tourism month ‘Hoi An – Summer Feeling’, coastal culture festival, food festival, fashion show ‘Hoi An Traditional Costume’, culture of ethnic minorities along Ho Chi Minh Trail.

Other provinces are also contributing and taking part in the event.

Reported by T.D.T – Translate by M.Phat