Vinh Nghiem woodblocks: Timeless treasure of Bac Ninh

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Vinh Nghiem woodblocks: Timeless treasure of Bac Ninh
Woodblocks are displayed to introduce them to the public. (Photo: VNA)
Vinh Nghiem Pagoda is part of the Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac complex of monuments and scenic sites, which has been inscribed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site. (Photo: VNA)
Woodblocks are displayed to introduce them to the public. (Photo: VNA)
The content of the woodblocks is printed into books. (Photo: VNA)
Woodblocks carved with Han and Nom scripts remain in their original condition. (Photo: VNA)
Today, their value continues to be promoted through exhibitions, digitization, and experiential activities, helping bring this heritage closer to the public. (Photo: VNA)
The woodblocks not only record Buddhist scriptures and the development of the Truc Lam Zen sect, but also preserve a wealth of knowledge on medicine, literature, and social life across different periods. (Photo: VNA)
Students experience woodblock printing. (Photo: VNA)
Students experience woodblock printing. (Photo: VNA)
Vinh Nghiem woodblocks: Timeless treasure of Bac Ninh
Vinh Nghiem Pagoda in the northern province of Bac Ninh currently preserves 3,050 woodblocks. More than a rare documentary heritage collection, they stand as a testament to the nation’s cultural, historical, and intellectual depth.