Photo exhibition on ASEAN land, people to open

Some 200 photos, selected from more than 10,000 works by artists throughout ASEAN, will be on display at an exhibition in Hanoi from September 1-8.
Photo exhibition on ASEAN land, people to open ảnh 1Illustrative image (Source: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) -
Some 200 photos, selectedfrom more than 10,000 works by artists throughout ASEAN, will be on displayat an exhibition in Hanoi from September 1-8.

The exhibition is part of the activities celebratingVietnam’s ASEAN Chairmanship Year 2020 and the 25th anniversary of itsadmission to the bloc.

The photos vividly depict the land, culture, society,people, economy, and cooperation and exchange activities of ASEAN member states.

They also reflect the cultural diversity anddevelopment of each nation.

The exhibition is to increase mutual understanding andconnectivity among member countries, contributing to the building of anASEAN with solidarity, dynamic development, and peace and prosperity.

Established in 1967, ASEAN groups togetherBrunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines,Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam./.
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