Inclusive Colours photo exhibition featuring 150 photos taken by 30 photographers with disabilities is being organised at the Museum of Vietnamese Women. (Photo: VNA) Titled “Inclusive Colours”, the art eventis being held jointly by the Embassy of Finland in Hanoi and InclusiveDevelopment Action (IDEA) within the framework of activities celebrating the100th anniversary of the Independence of Finland and Vietnam’s DisabilityDay (April 18).
Selected from over 1,500 entries, thephotographs displayed at Inclusive Colours showcase many themesrelated to the realities people face in their daily life, employment,livelihood, countryside and family. Each photo presents a real, emotional,humble and diverse look into the life of people with disabilitiesand their will and aspiration to be included.
“We have some disabilities related to our bodybut no disability in mind and will. Each day goes by, we try to improveourselves,” Nguyen Van Hoa, member of Phuc Triu Commune’s Association of Peoplewith Disabilities, under Thai Nguyen City, said.
“Through these photos, we wish everybody seesour determination and tireless efforts for a better life. We understand thatthrough our spirit and will, along with encouragement from our family andsupport from the community and society, we will overcome all barriers tointegrate,” he added.
The photos were taken by members of Thai NguyenCity’s Association of People with Disabilities following a five-month trainingprogramme organised as part of the project "Promoting Inclusion of Personswith Disabilities in Vietnam," implemented by IDEA with financial supportfrom the Embassy of Finland.
“Upon visiting the exhibition, you will realise‘each life is a novel.’ We respect and adore Hien, Sinh, Son, Hoa, Khai, Nhamand others. They are the real artists, never retreating from their destiny butalways confidently holding their heads high,” Nguyen Hong Oanh, director ofIDEA, said.
Inclusive Colours is on until April 23 andis free of charge. - VNA
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