112 sketches of Vietnam's national emblem are on the list of national treasures

Nearly 200 archival documents about the birth of the national emblem, including 112 original sketches of the Vietnamese national emblem by artist Bui Trang Chuoc, have just been put on display at the State Records and Archives Department (Hanoi).

The State Records and Archives Department has just exhibited “Sketch of the Vietnamese National Emblem - Artist Bui Trang Chuoc”. The event introduces nearly 200 archival documents about the birth of the Vietnamese National Emblem and the original sketch of the design.

112 sketches of Vietnam's national emblem are on the list of national treasures

Artist Bui Trang Chuoc sketched 112 designs of the Vietnamese National Emblem, of which 15 typical designs were selected by the Government and the National Assembly, and President Ho Chi Minh commented on them. The official version of the Vietnamese National Emblem was approved in 1956.

112 sketches of Vietnam's national emblem are on the list of national treasures

Some of the first sketches of the Vietnamese National Emblem. Of these, 57 are pencil sketches and 55 are colored sketches, all hand-drawn by the late artist.

112 sketches of Vietnam's national emblem are on the list of national treasures

In the photo are the selected National Emblem designs. There were 15 designs selected by the Fine Arts Department - Central Arts Sector to send to the Ministry of Propaganda, and presented to the Prime Minister in October 1954.

112 sketches of Vietnam's national emblem are on the list of national treasures

The National Emblem and National Flag of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam were drawn by artist Bui Trang Chuoc. Most of the sketches of the National Emblem have yellowed and faded, especially the two large drawings measuring 56 x 34cm with torn edges. This is a typical, concise and creative work of art about the country and people of Vietnam, affirming the sovereignty of an independent nation.

112 sketches of Vietnam's national emblem are on the list of national treasures

Sketch of the Vietnamese National Emblem with the image of a 5-pointed star, a wheel representing industry, and a soft silk strip winding around rice ears.

112 sketches of Vietnam's national emblem are on the list of national treasures

Color drawing of the National Emblem of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam with the image of the One Pillar Pagoda in the background, a red silk ribbon winding around ripe rice ears, a wheel, and a five-pointed golden star.

112 sketches of Vietnam's national emblem are on the list of national treasures

Sketch of the National Emblem: Vietnamese personality with historical symbols such as the Hanoi flagpole, Hoan Kiem Lake and national culture. The treasure file shows that in the color version, the late artist used two main colors: yellow and red. These are the two colors that are blended in the National Flag of Vietnam. The file content: “Taking the National Flag as the content is the most meaningful… Symbolizing the revolutionary history of our nation, it is the most beautiful and typical image of our nation as well as of our democratic republic. It is the most beautiful and most worthy image to be the background for the National Emblem”.

112 sketches of Vietnam's national emblem are on the list of national treasures

"I feel very touched and proud when my father's precious documents and images are displayed and introduced at the exhibition. To create the final sketch, my father spent a lot of effort, researching day and night to get the state's recognition," said Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh Thuy (in blue shirt, daughter of the late painter Bui Trang Chuoc).

112 sketches of Vietnam's national emblem are on the list of national treasures

Artist and writer Dinh Quang Truc said he greatly respected the late artist Bui Trang Chuoc when he saw the first sketches of the Vietnamese national emblem. “This is the clearest proof of his silent contributions to the country and the people,” he said.

112 sketches of Vietnam's national emblem are on the list of national treasures

Many certificates, awards and medals at home and abroad were awarded to the late artist. Mr. Chuoc was also the author of several medal designs: Gold Star, Ho Chi Minh, Independence, Labor, Resistance, Military Merit, Soldier...

112 sketches of Vietnam's national emblem are on the list of national treasures