Vibrant Frames, Uniting Souls: ASEAN Colors Cultural Friendship Day Takes Center Stage with Captivating Photo Exhibition

Vibrant Frames, Uniting Souls: ASEAN Colors Cultural Friendship Day Takes Center Stage with Captivating Photo Exhibition

September 3, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor World

ASEAN Cultural ‌Colors: A Vibrant Photo Exhibition in Hanoi

The photo exhibition “ASEAN ⁢Cultural Colors” is the opening event for a series of activities within the framework of the “ASEAN Cultural Friendship ‍Day” program, showcasing the rich‍ cultural heritage of ASEAN member countries.

Delegates cut the ribbon to open the photo exhibition “Colors of ASEAN culture”. (Photo: PH)

The exhibition, held⁣ at Doan Mon Square, Thang Long‍ Imperial Citadel, features a⁢ stunning‌ collection ‌of images that highlight ‌the beauty and diversity⁣ of ASEAN countries, including Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, ⁤Thailand, ​Brunei,‌ Philippines, Myanmar, ⁤and Timor-Leste.

Attending the opening ceremony were ‌Mr. Nguyen ⁤Ngoc Ky, Chairman of the Hanoi Union⁢ of Friendship Organizations (HAUFO), and representatives of the Embassies of ASEAN countries in​ Vietnam.

The photo exhibition​ is a unique art event that showcases 57 photos, representing the 57th anniversary of ASEAN. The images are arranged on the Lantern Street in the ⁢Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, creating a journey to discover the beauty ⁢of each‌ country for delegates and visitors.

Chairman of the‍ Hanoi Union‌ of Friendship Organizations Nguyen Ngoc Ky and delegates visit the photo ⁣exhibition 'Colors of ASEAN culture'
Chairman of the Hanoi‍ Union of Friendship Organizations Nguyen Ngoc ​Ky and delegates visit the photo exhibition “Colors of ASEAN culture”. (Photo: PH)

The ⁢exhibition is part of the “Colors of ASEAN” Cultural Friendship Festival program, jointly organized by HAUFO, the Embassy of Laos⁤ (ASEAN rotating chair country in 2024), and ASEAN countries in Vietnam.

The event also marked the conclusion and awarding of prizes for the 2024 painting contest “I love Hanoi – ⁤City for Peace”,⁣ which received nearly ⁣300 entries from Vietnamese and international​ children aged 5 to 16 years old living and studying in Hanoi.

The contest, held annually, aims to promote love for Hanoi and ⁤peace from the perspective of children. The judges praised the ​paintings for ‍their high‍ aesthetic value, expressing ⁣love for ⁣Hanoi and peace from a pure⁣ and innocent perspective.

Permanent Vice President ‍of the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organizations Tran Thi Phuong and Deputy Ambassador of Laos Latana Siharaj presented the Special Prize to contestant Devanka Morritz from the Indonesian Embassy
Permanent Vice President of the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organizations ⁣Tran Thi Phuong and Deputy Ambassador ‍of ⁣Laos Latana Siharaj presented the‍ Special‍ Prize to contestant Devanka Morritz from the Indonesian Embassy. (Photo: PH)

The⁢ exhibition and contest are part of the celebrations for the 57th anniversary of ASEAN’s founding day, the 79th anniversary of National‍ Day, the 70th ‌anniversary of Capital Liberation Day, and the 25th anniversary of‍ Hanoi being recognized by UNESCO as a “City for Peace”.