Hanoi (VNA) – A Colombian photo and handicraftexhibition opened in Hanoi on May 29, as part of the two countries’ culturalexchange programme for 2017-2019.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, VietnameseDeputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Vuong Duy Bien lauded theColombia Embassy’s initiative to organise the event, saying that it helpsstrengthen friendship and cooperation, and promote trade and cultural exchangesbetween the two nations.
The exhibition also helps Vietnamese peoplebetter understand the cultural diversity of the South American country, headded.
Meanwhile, Colombian Charge d’affaires toVietnam Claudia Zambrano expected that the exhibits would convey to visitors thesoul of artists and artisans as well as the Colombian people’s admiration andaffection for Vietnam.
Running until June 4 at the Vietnam ExhibitionCentre for Culture and Art, No 2 Hoa Lu Street, the exhibition is displaying award-winningphotos from five outstanding photographers who have succeeded in capturing thebeauty of Colombia’s music and communal spirit.
The event also features 41 handicrafts,including jewellery, hand-woven carpets and dresses, and knitted hats andbaskets, made by Colombian veteran artisans.-VNA