For the first time, nearly 200 documents in the archives and original sketches of the Vietnamese national emblem by Bui Trang Chuoc (1915-1992) were on display at an exhibition. The exhibition honored Bui Trang Chuoc’s passionate work of creating the Vietnam national emblem which shows the Vietnamese identity and traditional culture.
Born in Hanoi, Bui Trang Chuoc graduated from the Indochina Fine Arts College in 1941. In 1951, a design contest for a national emblem was launched, which attracted artists nationwide. Chuoc joined the contest, drawing 112 sketches, of which 15, from general to detailed, were submitted to the Prime Minister in October 1954 for a final decision.
   The exhibition displays 112 sketches of the Vietnamese national emblem by late artist Bui Trang Chuoc.  A sketch of the Vietnamese national emblem by late artist Bui Trang Chuoc.  One of 15 sketches of the Vietnamese national emblem by late artist Bui Trang Chuoc submitted to the Prime Minister in October 1954 for a final decision.  Decree No. 254-SL on January 14, 1956 of President Ho Chi Minh promulgating the national emblem of Vietnam.  Biography of late artist Bui Trang Chuoc at the exhibition.  Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly’s Committee for Culture, Education, Youth, Adolescents and Children Hoang Thi Hoa and delegates visit the exhibition.  The sketches draw much attention from visitors.  Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly’s Committee for Culture, Education, Youth, Adolescents and Children Hoang Thi Hoa and Bui Minh Thuy (daughter of late artist Bui Trang Chuoc) at the exhibition.  Cadres of the National Archives Center III visit the exhibition. The National Archives Center III preserves all documents and original sketches, and private documents of late artist Bui Trang Chuoc. |
Chuoc was also the first Vietnamese to design postage stamps in Indochina. In 1953, he received the duty of creating models for merit, order and medals for the government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
By Viet Cuong & Le Minh
