Photo exhibition showcases vibrant colours of Vietnam in Bangkok
WVR/VNA - A Photo Exhibition entitled “Happy Vietnam” displaying vivid tapestry of Vietnam’s culture, people, and landscapes through 180 captivating photos was opened in Bangkok, Thailand on December 23, 2024.
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| Photo Exhibition entitled “Happy Vietnam” was opened in Bangkok, Thailand on December 23, 2024. (Photo: Embassy of Vietnam) |
The event, co-hosted by Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communications and the Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand, aims to present the rich traditions, humanistic spirit, and happiness of Vietnam to Thai and international friends, as well as the Vietnamese community there.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Viet Hung expressed his hope that visitors will come to Vietnam, exploring its land and people. "You will witness the vibrant spirit of Viet Nam, as well as the warmth and happiness of our people. And I really hope that you will someday visit Viet Nam to explore and experience its natural beauty, rich culture, the hospitality of its people and its vibarent development. Our country and Vietnamese people welcome you with open arms", the Ambassador said.
Steejit Taipiboonsuk, Deputy Secretary General of the House of Representatives of Thailand, said the photos demonstrate Vietnam’s charms, dynamism, and happiness.
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| Pham Anh Tuan, Director General of the Authority of Foreign Information Service under the Ministry of Information and Communications (left) and Steejit Taipiboonsuk, Deputy Secretary General of the House of Representatives of Thailand at the Bangkok exhibition on Vietnamese people, and landscapes. (Photo: Embassy of Vietnam) |
Dinh Viet Thong, Vice President of the Vietnamese Association in Bangkok and surrounding areas, held that Vietnam’s current happiness owes much to the contributions of late President Ho Chi Minh, the Communist Party of Vietnam, and the country’s heroes and martyrs.
Present at the exhibition, Israeli Ambassador to Thailand Orna Sagiv expressed admiration for the diverse colours of Vietnam, saying she is particularly struck by images showcasing intergenerational connections, such as grandparents alongside their grandchildren, and the portraits of those with disabilities who have overcome challenges to find happiness.
Sharing these sentiments, New Zealand Ambassador Jonathan Kings said the exhibition portrays Vietnam’s diversity.
According to Pham Anh Tuan, Director General of the Authority of Foreign Information Service under the Ministry of Information and Communications, the photos are the finest entries selected from the 2024 “Happy Vietnam” photo and video contest. The second edition saw over 10,300 submissions from nearly 7,000 participants, including 600 international and 270 overseas Vietnamese entrants.
(Source: Embassy of Vietnam in Thailand)
