Almost 200 photos shot by Lao and Vietnamese professional photographers that highlight UNESCO’s world cultural and natural heritage of Laos and Vietnam are being displayed at an exhibition held at the Vietnamese Cultural Centre, Vientiane.
Co-organized by the National Institute of Fine Arts of the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism (MoICT) of Laos and the Department of Fines Arts, Photography and Exhibition of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam and the Vietnamese Cultural Centre in Vientiane, the exhibition was opened this morning in the presence of Attaché of Vietnamese Embassy to Laos Pham Minh Trian, Director General of the Department of Culture and Arts of the MoICT Bouakhay Phengphachanh, representatives of Cambodian, Thai, Philippine and Singaporean embassies to the Lao PDR, and departments under the umbrella of MoICT and media.
“Laos and Vietnam boast beautiful landscapes and have many cultural, historic and natural heritage sites listed as local, national, regional and world heritage,” said Director of the National Institute of Fine Arts Khamsouk Keovongxay.
The exhibition “World Heritage of Laos and Vietnam” is a meaningful activity, promotes exchange and cooperation on arts and cultures between the two countries, according to Mr. Khamsouk.
Exhibited at the event include 160 photos portraying 26 UNESCO-registered World Heritage sites of Vietnam including Ha Long Bay, Phong Nha Ke Bang, Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex and Hu? royal court music, and 20 photos of World Cultural Heritage sites of Laos including Luang Prabang, Vat Phu and Plain of Jars.
“These photos record beauty, values and great meaningfulness of heritage in modern days. They are photos that portray livable cultures, beauty of natural scenery, nature related to poems, creator’s masterpieces, and ancient architectural works. They are records of history, culture, spirits, wisdoms, customs, believes and beauty of Lao and Vietnamese people,” said Mr. Khamsouk.
“Laos and Vietnamese photographers will have a meeting this evening to discuss a joint visit to northern Laos to photograph ancient places in Luang Prabang and Plain of Jars in Xieng Khuang. The photography tour will be conducted between Jun 24-29,” Mr. Khamsouk added.
Source: Lao News Agency
