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Vietnamese artists win Francophone Economic Forum awards

Vietnamese artists have received the Francophone Economic Forum (FFA) awards for their works at the exhibition of arts and handicrafts of the Francophone community held in Paris from November 24-26.
Vietnamese artists win Francophone Economic Forum awards ảnh 1At the stand displaying works of painter Dang Canh. (Photo: VNA)

Paris (VNA) - Vietnameseartists have received the Francophone Economic Forum (FFA) awards for their worksat the exhibition of arts and handicrafts of the Francophone community held in Parisfrom November 24-26.

Accordingly,painter Dang Canh and sculptor Jean-Pierre Vong were awarded for their stand displaying paintings and sculptures from Vietnam.

As a member of the Ho Chi Minh City Fine ArtsAssociation, Canh has had numerous solo exhibitions in Vietnam and France,including cities like Versailles, Grand Palais, Paris. He was notably selectedto exhibit his works at the international exhibition "Artistes duMonde" in Cannes.

Jean-Pierre Vong, a painter and sculptor, wasborn in Vietnam and has actively engaged in the art field in France, and attended various art exhibitions and displays.

The event was held on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-France diplomatic ties, leaving a profound impression oninternational friends./.

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