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Photo exhibition on ASEAN culture underway in Thua Thien-Hue

A photo exhibition featuring the culture and arts of ASEAN member countries opened in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on December 21 on the occasion of the 56th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the 8th anniversary of the ASEAN Community.
Photo exhibition on ASEAN culture underway in Thua Thien-Hue ảnh 1Visitors at the exhibition. (Photo: VNA)
Thua Thien – Hue (VNA) – A photoexhibition featuring the culture and arts of ASEAN member countries opened inthe central province of Thua Thien-Hue on December 21 on the occasion of the 56th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) andthe 8th anniversary of the ASEAN Community.

With 100 photos on display, the exhibition aims togive an insight into the culture and arts of the ASEAN countries, strengthentheir solidarity and friendship, and enhance their exchange and cooperation.

Director of the provincial Department of Culture andSports Phan Thanh Hai reviewed the group’s development over the past 56years, saying the members of the ASEAN Community have stayed cohesive, self-resilientand adaptive.

He also highlighted the support of the ASEAN countriesfor the exhibition in particular, and cultural events in Thua Thien-Hueprovince in general.

The exhibition will run until the end of this month./.
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