The popularisation of lacquer art is finding new approaches, making it more interactive and appealing to younger generations. Nhan Dan reporter Thuy Phuong spoke with Meritorious Artisan painter Nguyen Tan Phat, who has been steadily bringing lacquer closer to the public through free experiential workshops at Ha Vi Communal Temple and Duong Lam Ancient Village in Ha Noi.

At the recent workshop on reviewing the movement and development of Vietnamese literature and arts over 50 years after national reunification, artists and researchers emphasised the role of traditional arts in political and diplomatic events.