Lacquer Painting ( VINH QUI BÁI TỔ )

Vinh Quy Bái Tổ (Returning Home in Glory to Worship Ancestors) not only signifies honor for the newly successful scholar and pride for their parents and community, but it is also an occasion for the scholar to properly express the moral principle of “Công cha, nghĩa mẹ, ơn thầy” (The merit of the father, the meaning of the mother, the gratitude to the teacher). This means expressing sincere gratitude towards ancestors, parents, and teachers. With this meaning, the folk painting Vinh Quy Bái Tổ is often bought to hang as decoration during Tết (Lunar New Year). It is also displayed in offices or workplaces as a wish for the homeowner’s success. At the same time, it serves as a meaningful reminder and encouragement for younger generations in the family to strive for academic excellence and achieve success.

Furthermore, Vinh Quy Bái Tổ also holds special significance as a gift for young people about to enter university or those who are graduate students pursuing higher academic ranks and degrees, carrying the wish that they will achieve success and return home in glory to share the joyful news.