Panorama of the Guinness World Record Reception Ceremony for the largest monolithic lacquer painting “Uncle Ho reading the Declaration of Independence” by artist Chu Nhat Quang. Photo: BTHCM.
Some special performances. Photo: BTHCM
Some special performances. Photo: BTHCM
Some special performances. Photo: BTHCM
The ceremony was attended by comrades: Comrade Mai Van Chinh, member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Prime Minister; Comrade Dinh Thi Mai, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission; Ms. Mai Thi Ngoc Oanh, Vice President of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association; Mr. Austin Johnson Clark Herzog, representative of Guinness World Records; Dr. Vu Manh Ha, Director of the Ho Chi Minh Museum. Also attending were representatives of the leaders of the Departments and units of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission; leaders of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association, the Vietnam Writers Association; ambassadors, consulates and foreign
diplomatic missions in Vietnam; leaders of Vietcom Group and author Chu Nhat Quang.
Delegates and guests attending the ceremony. Photo: BTHCM
The lacquer painting "Uncle Ho reading the Declaration of Independence" by artist Chu Nhat Quang is 2.4m x 7.2m in size, weighs 3 tons, completed on a two-sided lacquer panel, unassembled - a technique that requires skillful craftsmanship and creativity. The first side of the work recreates the entire scene of President
Ho Chi Minh reading the Declaration of Independence at Ba Dinh Square on September 2, 1945, the sacred moment of the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. The second side, titled "National Spring", expresses the joy and pride of the Vietnamese people in the journey of building and defending the Fatherland, symbolizing the bridge between the past, present and future, when the country enters the Spring of Independence, Freedom and Happiness. Previously, on September 3, 2025, at the Ho Chi Minh Museum, the Guinness World Records Organization conducted an inspection and set a record for this large-sized, unassembled lacquer painting. The work was displayed at the "Independence Spring" Exhibition on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of National Day, September 2, attracting special attention from the public and the art world.
Lacquer painting "Uncle Ho reading the Declaration of Independence" by artist Chu Nhat Quang. Photo: BTHCM
Speaking at the ceremony, Ms. Mai Thi Ngoc Oanh, Vice President of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association, highly appreciated the artistic value and historical significance of the work, affirming that this is an important milestone of contemporary Vietnamese fine arts, deeply expressing respect for President Ho Chi Minh and the national spirit.
Ms. Mai Thi Ngoc Oanh, Vice President of Vietnam Fine Arts Association, spoke at the ceremony. Photo: BTHCM
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Austin Johnson Clark Herzog, representative of Guinness World Records, expressed his impression of Vietnam's traditional craftsmanship and the creative spirit of painter Chu Nhat Quang, emphasizing that the work not only has artistic value but is also an international cultural and historical symbol.
Mr. Austin Johnson Clark Herzog, representative of Guinness World Records, spoke at the ceremony. Photo: BTHCM
Within the framework of the program, Guinness World Records officially announced and awarded the Record Medal to the Lacquer Painting “Uncle Ho Reading the Declaration of Independence” by artist Chu Nhat Quang. Being recognized by Guinness World Records is a great pride of the Vietnamese art community, affirming the artistic value, creativity and cultural stature of the work, while opening up opportunities to promote Vietnamese art to the world.
Guinness World Records awarded the Record Medal to the lacquer painting “Uncle Ho reading the Declaration of Independence” by artist Chu Nhat Quang. Photo: BTHCM
Guinness World Records awarded the Record Medal to the lacquer painting “Uncle Ho reading the Declaration of Independence” by artist Chu Nhat Quang. Photo: BTHCM
Vietnam Fine Arts Association presents a commemorative medal to painter Chu Nhat Quang. Photo: BTHCM
The event contributed to promoting the image of President Ho Chi Minh and Vietnamese culture to the world, demonstrating the spirit of integration while still imbued with national identity. This is also an opportunity for the public at home and abroad to better understand and appreciate the ideological and cultural values that President Ho Chi Minh left behind, an endless source of inspiration for generations of Vietnamese people today and tomorrow.
Delegates take souvenir photos. Photo: BTHCM
Delegates and guests admire the lacquer painting “Uncle Ho reading the Declaration of Independence” by artist Chu Nhat Quang. Photo: BTHCM
Delegates and guests admire the lacquer painting “Uncle Ho reading the Declaration of Independence” by artist Chu Nhat Quang. Photo: BTHCM
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