Ho Chi Minh City: Vietnamese Piggy Bank Painting Workshop

Paint a Vietnamese clay piggy bank with local guidance in an English-led, hands-on workshop.

Getting started

Arrive at the workshop and check in for your Vietnamese Piggy Bank Painting Workshop session. Your English-speaking instructor introduces the Heo Đất tradition and outlines the steps of the activity. You then move to your workspace, where your clay piggy bank and painting station are prepared so you can begin creating your design.

What to expect

Vietnamese piggy bank painting workshop

This single-session workshop focuses on the Vietnamese Heo Đất, a piggy bank that symbolizes prosperity and good fortune. You will design and decorate your own piece, learning how this everyday object connects with local customs and beliefs.

Features

• Learn about the history and cultural meaning of Heo Đất in Vietnam, including why the “lucky pig” is seen as a symbol of prosperity that families often keep at home.
• Create your own Vietnamese-style piggy bank using a clay piggy bank provided for each participant, then add layers of color and detail as your design develops.
• Add folk art elements such as lotus flowers, carp, and bamboo motifs to give your piggy bank an authentic Vietnamese character that reflects traditional decorative themes.
• Use all painting materials and tools supplied at the venue, with an apron and gloves available on request so you can focus on your artwork without worrying about stains.
• Follow step-by-step guidance from an English-speaking instructor and local artists, who share tips on composition, color choices, and folk patterns while you work.
• Enjoy a complimentary drink during the session as you paint and personalize your “lucky pig,” which you will take home as a unique reminder of your time in Ho Chi Minh City.