Dong Ho painting, full name Đông Hồ folk woodcut painting is a line of Vietnamese folk painting originating in Đông Hồ village (Song Hồ commune, Thuận Thành District, Bắc Ninh Province).

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Đông Hồ painting is considered a fine reflection of traditional aesthetic value, social philosophies, and humanitarian desires. The traditional themes of Đông Hồ painting are good luck signs, historical figures, folk allegories, popular stories, and social commentaries. Elements of everyday life are well integrated in Đông Hồ paintings to express the thoughts and wishes of people.

Because Đông Hồ paintings are mainly bought and displayed on the occasion of Lunar New Year celebration contents are often humorous and optimistic with bright and powerful colours such as red, yellow, and white.

The most popular and best-selling paintings are Lợn đàn, Gà đàn, and Chăn trâu thổi sáo, which represent the wish for prosperity, happiness and luck in the New Year.

Good luck wish: Gà đàn

Good luck wish: Lợn âm dương

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Đông Hồ painting is a traditional art form in Vietnam, known for its themes of good luck, historical figures, and social commentaries. The paintings are often displayed during the Lunar New Year celebration and are popular among tourists.

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