(VOVworld) – More than 400 children in Hanoi participated in a program called “Explore and create Tet paintings with children” at the Vietnam Museum of Fine Arts on Sunday. They took part in activities to learn how to print and color folk paintings and create New Year greeting cards. This event was part of a project launched by Dr. Trang Thanh Hien, with the participation of lecturers and students from the Vietnam University of Fine Arts.

Preparing wood blocks for printing.

The organization board includes Dr. Trang Thanh Hien (on right) and other painters.

Dr. Trang Thanh Hien, head of the organization board, presents certificates to donors.

Dr. Trang Thanh Hien introduces folk paintings to children.

Children learn the different skills involved in making Tet paintings, from stamping...

…to printing with a wood block…

…to coloring.

3-year-old twins Ha Linh and Minh Hang get hands-on experience in water-coloring.

Coloring a New Year greeting card.

12-year-old Do Hai Ly with a nearly-completed painting titled “Prosperity” that carries a wish for riches and honors in the new year.

6-year-old Nguyen Tung Lam with his completed painting, “Rat’s wedding”, conveying a wish for a peaceful life.

Hanging paintings to dry.

Fruits of a day’s labor.

All proceeds will go to children in Yen Lac commune, Nguyen Binh district, Cao Bang province.