Photo exhibition promotes Vietnam national trademark

03:10, 11/10/2011

The photographic exhibition entitled ‘Vietnam’s World Heritage 2011’ opened at 29 Hang Bai, Hanoi, on October 10 to introduce the international community to the country’s images and its tangible and intangible heritage.

The photographic exhibition entitled ‘Vietnam’s World Heritage 2011’ opened at 29 Hang Bai, Hanoi, on October 10 to introduce the international community to the country’s images and its tangible and intangible heritage.

On display are 206 artistic photographs selected from more than 2,000 entries sent to the 2011 photographic competition on Vietnam’s world heritage.

The head of the organizing committee, Vi Kien Thanh, said each set of photos were taken by artists from different angles.
 
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'Living Human Treasure'
The first prize went to the ‘Living Human Treasure’ photo by Tran Viet Van from Hanoi, who captured the moment of ca tru singing artisans Vu Van Hong (age 92) and Nguyen Thi Sinh (age 89) at a regular meeting of the Hanoi ca tru group. These artisans were honoured by UNESCO as living human treasures.

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Lang Biang sunset
Another prize-winning work, ‘Lang Biang sunset’ by Tran Thiet Dung from Lam Dong, impressed many viewers with the soul of Tay Nguyen (Central Highlands) culture.

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Meanwhile, the ‘Hoi street picture’ by Ong Van Sinh depicts a Hoi An ancient street as a poetic painting.

The exhibition was previously held in Danang city from August 30 to September 6.
 
(Source: VOV news)