Foreign lands, people through Vietnamese photographers’ eyes
An exhibition showcasing the lands and people in foreign countries through the lens of Vietnamese photographers opened in Hanoi, on March 17 by the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists (VAPA).
A work displayed at the exhibition. (Source: organisation board)
Hanoi (VNA) - An exhibitionshowcasing the lands and people in foreign countries through the lens ofVietnamese photographers opened in Hanoi, on March 17 by the VietnamAssociation of Photographic Artists (VAPA).
Works on display include 140 photos takenby 80 Vietnamese photographers in 35 different countries and territoriesthroughout the world.
The photos, selected from nearly 1,770entries sent to the VAPA, capture the natural beauty, architectural sites,daily lives, cultural practices and portraits of people in foreign countries.
The event is among the VAPA’s efforts tocreate a photo database of countries around the world, while tightening thesolidarity among Vietnamese people and their international friends.
At the ceremony, the VAPA presentedcertificates of merit to its outstanding members in acknowledgement of theirexcellent work performance in 2017, as well as their significant contributionsto the development of Vietnamese photography. - VNA
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A work displayed at the exhibition. (Source: organisation board) 
