A Peaceful and Serene Journey

Contest Entry Code: 9632f0cc22e4439dbdc7195736b86be7

Unit: Individual

Place of creation: Phường Hải Vân, Đà Nẵng, Việt Nam

The artwork "A Serene Game" captures a unique cultural moment in the ancient village of Nam O, Da Nang, where elderly villagers are contemplatively seated around a chessboard. Dressed in traditional ceremonial attire, the three gentlemen exude an air of antiquity and solemnity. Each move is carefully calculated in the tranquil setting of the village courtyard, with only the sound of sipping tea and deep thought. This is not just a game of chess for entertainment, but also an elegant tradition, an intellectual pastime that reflects the interaction and preservation of the long-standing cultural identity of the elders during important village festivals.