300-meter painting captures Vietnam’s beauty from north to south

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2), Hanoi Museum, in collaboration with the University of Industrial Fine Arts and the Vietnam Fine Arts Association, launched the exhibition Hello Vietnam – My Homeland by painter Ngo Ba Hoang.

A visual journey from north to south

The exhibition features a continuous series of 63 paintings stretching over 300 meters in length and 1.8 meters in height, created on canvas. The work depicts a symbolic journey from Lung Cu Flag Tower in Ha Giang to Cape Ca Mau, portraying the beauty of the country, its people, and the unity of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups.

Visitors are taken on an immersive visual journey through Vietnam’s regions – from misty terraced fields in the highlands and fertile river deltas to peaceful village communal houses and ancient towns. The landscape, cultural elements, and portraits of Vietnamese people are vividly and emotively illustrated.

Using a blend of realism and monumental painting techniques, including continuity, simultaneity, and spatial symbolism, the massive artwork connects various regions with a seamless visual flow, giving the impression of walking through a miniature Vietnam.

Ngo Ba Hoang, the artist and a lecturer in monumental painting at the University of Industrial Fine Arts, said the project was developed over two years with more than 40 collaborators. It follows his previous 2020 work Vietnam – A magnificent land, which measured 3.3 meters high and 12 meters long.

“With this collection, I hope every Vietnamese person, especially the younger generation, gains a deeper understanding and pride in our homeland. I also wish to inspire more appreciation for monumental painting, the discipline we are nurturing and developing,” said the artist.

The exhibition runs at the Hanoi Museum from August 23 to September 5, and will reopen in October and November 2025. It is not just an art event, but a cultural journey to rekindle love for the homeland, national pride, and a collective desire to preserve and promote Vietnam’s cultural values.

Part of the “Hello Vietnam – My Homeland” painting series on display: