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DNO - Driven by a desire to recreate traditional Vietnamese armor, a group of young people in Da Nang has been researching historical documents, scientific methods and modern technologies to reconstruct Vietnamese armor sets, driven by a deep respect for the country’s historical and cultural heritage.
Recently, at the opening ceremony of Da Nang Creative Arts Connection 2026, themed “History of Tomorrow”, at the Da Nang Museum, eight sets of armor reconstructed by the Dai Viet Vo Bi group left a strong impression on visitors. The armor featured in a martial arts performance depicting a Tran Dynasty general confronting Mongol forces.
In addition, the group reconstructed nearly 200 sets of armor for the film “Ho Linh Trang Si - Bi An Mo Vua Dinh” (Ho Linh Trang Si - The Mystery of King Dinh’s Tomb), directed by Nguyen Phan Quang Binh.
Late last year, the armor sets from the film were displayed at the 30th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in the Republic of Korea as part of the film crew's promotional activities.
According to Dang Dinh Cuong, 33, a Da Nang native and founder of the Dai Viet Vo Bi group, the group's armor received a very positive response from international audiences at the festival. Through this work, the group hopes to help introduce Vietnam's military cultural heritage to audiences across Asia and around the world.
Nguyen Dong Trieu, co-founder of the group, said that armor held not only historical and cultural significance but also served as protective equipment on the battlefield, reflecting the technological capabilities, craftsmanship and cultural life of different historical periods.
Accordingly, depending on its intended use and the historical period being recreated, the group makes armor from a variety of materials, including metal scales, cowhide and plastic.
A common feature of traditional armor is its overlapping construction, with individual components layered and linked together to ensure durability and protection. A typical set weighs between 8 and 12kg, while armor designed for performances is made from plastic and weighs around 2 - 5kg.
“The group hopes that these reconstructed armor sets will be used more widely in cultural media productions and history education programs for school and university students in Da Nang in particular and across the country in general” Trieu said.
Sharing the same ambition to revive and popularize the image of traditional armor, a team of five fourth-year students majoring in Multimedia Communications at FPT University has developed a project called “Khoi Giap Su Ca” (Epic of Ancient Armor).
In the coming time, the project plans to organize an event entitled “Sac trong Sat” (Beauty in Steel) at the Da Nang Museum of Fine Arts, featuring reconstruction demonstrations, armor-weaving workshops, opportunities to try on armor and knowledge-based games.
Through visual materials, informative content and hands-on activities, the students hope to bring Vietnam's historical and cultural heritage closer to the public and create opportunities for young people to learn more about traditional Vietnamese armor.
