New Delhi (VNA) – Vietnamese and Indian paintershave joined together at an exchange camp held at the Vietnamese Embassy in NewDelhi, as part of activities marking 45 years of their countries’ diplomaticties (January 7, 1972).
The event also attracted representatives fromthe Indian Council for Cultural Relations, foreign visitors and local media.
The artists displayed the best of their works,including ones created right at the camp. They also shared knowledge aboutpainting.
At an exchange on late January 7, VietnameseAmbassador Ton Sinh Thanh said India boasts a great culture which has inspiredmany artists. Vietnamese painters and photographers’ participation inexhibitions and exchanges with Indian peers was a contribution to bilateralties which have been lifted to a comprehensive strategic partnership lastSeptember since culture is a pillar in this relationship.
He also wished the two countries’ friendship andconnections, including in culture, would continue to flourish in the future.
Luong Xuan Doan, Vice Chairman of the VietnamFine Arts Association, expressed his admiration for the Indian culture andappreciation for India’s warm welcome towards his delegation.
He also thanked the Vietnamese Embassy forentrusting the Vietnamese artists with organising a big painting and photoexhibition in India as this was the first of a series of activities celebratingbilateral diplomatic relations in 2017.
Vietnamese artists will work harder to introduceworks imbued with national identities to people in India and around the world,he added.
On January 4, the Vietnamese painters andphotographers had an exchange with their Indian peers at Art Centrix Space inNew Delhi. They will also hold an exhibition in Kolkata city, the Indian stateof West Bengal, from January 9-11.-VNA