Photo book of Vietnamese pagodas rolled out in HCM City
More than 30 pagodas across the nation are featured in a photo book “Vietnam Pagodas” by French photographer and reporter Nicolas Cornet, which was launched in Ho Chi Minh City on June 1.
A photo on the book capturing the Thien Mu pagoda in Hue (Source: “Vietnam Pagodas” by Nicolas Cornet)
HCM City (VNA) – More than 30 pagodas across the nation are featured ina photo book “Vietnam Pagodas” by French photographer and reporter NicolasCornet, which was launched in Ho Chi Minh City on June 1.
Architecture of Vietnamese pagodas in the northern, central and southernregions, which is not popular among Vietnamese and foreign friends, is nudgedcloser to readers through the 250-page book, which is both in English and French.
Across five chapters, the author offers a broad and varied vision oftraditional pagoda architecture. He also captured daily life in the sacredplaces to complete the photographic narration and demonstrate his attachment tothe people and culture of Vietnam.
Cornet worked for newspapers and magazines such as L’esporesso, Mare, Le Monde,D-La Repubblica, and Siette Leguas.
He has travelled to Vietnam over the past 30 years and been interested inVietnam’s culture, history and architecture.
Regarding his upcoming projects, he said that he wants to discover Vietnamesecuisine and hopes to complete a photo book introducing Vietnamese typical dishes.
On the occasion, he organised a photo exhibition “Vietnam Pagodas - Legacy of Faith”at the Fine Arts Museum of Ho Chi Minh City. Visitors to the event have chanceto enjoy 50 photos of Vietnamese pagodas.
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A photo on the book capturing the Thien Mu pagoda in Hue (Source: “Vietnam Pagodas” by Nicolas Cornet) 
