It also marks the 40th anniversary of thesigning of the Vietnam-Laos Treaty on Amity and Cooperation (July 18).
The opening ceremony was attended by LaoMinister of Information, Culture and Tourism Bosengkham Vongdala and Minister atthe Vietnamese Embassy in Laos Hoang Xuan Hai, among others.
On display are 70 new painting, graphic andsculpture works by Vietnamese and Lao artists.
The exhibits feature the love for thecountryside and people, culture, heritage, national building and defense, andspiritual beliefs.
Jointly organized by the Vietnamese and Lao FineArt Associations, the exhibition will run until June 16.-VNA