World Cultural Festival honoured at Bùi Xuân Phái Awards

VietnamNews - Oct 4, 2026

Named after renowned painter Bùi Xuân Phái (1920–88), whose iconic paintings of Hà Nội gained international recognition, the awards recognise works, ideas and initiatives that reflect the love and creativity inspired by the capital.

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