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Beauty of Vietnamese landscape, culture draw Lycoming College art students.

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http://www.lycoming.edu/news/stories/2016/07/art-trip-vietnam.aspx Beauty of Vietnamese landscape, culture draw Lycoming College art students. July 5, 2016 Lycoming’s Vietnamese guide for the Hanoi portion of the trip, Long, demonstrates how to properly drink tea in the home of a family in Cap village, a village of Dao ethnic minority, near Hoa Binh. Download Image: Web The beauty of the Vietnamese countryside, the breathtaking pace of bustling cities and the cultural differences drew the attention of art students from Lycoming College who traveled to the Asian country. Several professors accompanied the students to teach classes in photography, drawing and painting. “The country itself was so breathtakingly beautiful and the people were so friendly and receptive,” said Erin Briggs, an upcoming junior with a major in photography and commercial design. “Although learning about the history of art in a communist country was interesting, my favorite part of the trip was interacting with the people. I learned so much about the culture and the people. It was one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve ever had.” The trip was part of several May Term art courses that ran for three weeks in Vietnam and ended with another week on campus to complete portfolio projects. Art courses included drawing, painting, design, photography and Asian Art History. “Traveling exposes artists to a different culture and historical viewpoint. The experience broadens our perspective and informs the artistic spirit,” said Howard Tran, an art professor at Lycoming College who organized the trip. “To create art that’s relevant, you need to appreciate issues from a well-rounded vantage point. Traveling with my students is special because I get to see them really immersed in the culture and history of the place we’re exploring.” Tran’s family emigrated from Vietnam to the United States when he was 12 years old. “I get a yearning to return to my homeland. I go there to reconnect, to keep the longing at bay. My art is connected to my background so reconnecting with my past is important.” Journeying from North to South Vietnam by bus, boats, kayaks, rickshaws and on foot, the group explored the cities of Hanoi, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City and Saigon, and the countryside surrounding them. Students met with local high school and college students and faculty, as well as accomplished artists and gallery owners. Several of the artists invited them to their studios to discuss their recent work and what it means to them. Along with visiting several world-famous art museums, students also toured Ho Chi Minh's home and The War Remnants Museum. “We were warmly welcomed by the Vietnamese, despite the reminders of the Vietnam War that we came across throughout our journey,” said Sami Cutrona, an upcoming junior with a major in photography. “Learning the Vietnamese perspective on the war was eye opening and visiting battlefields gave me a new perspective that I would not have had without actually being in Vietnam. Visit CHAOS View Archive For More CHAOS NEWS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUiFq-IUU64l62ygPdbVnIA . Chaos & Mayhem All Around - Riots Protests - Michigan Summer Of Rage Continues - RNC Cleveland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rREYMYJEr4 CHAOS Theory - #001 - LRAD Long Range Acoustic Device Purpose Usage Riot Control Cleveland 10 Minutes Of Chaos On Challenging The Rhetoric With Cheri Roberts #35 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGbedUbJbKc . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9sFlMJ2oug . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plUzxHcQZqw