The exhibition, titled “The Beauty of ASEAN Nations – Vietnam’s Imprint,” is organized by the Vietnam-ASEAN Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh City and its partners to celebrate the 58th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the 30th anniversary of Vietnam's accession to the grouping.

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The exhibition “The Beauty of ASEAN Nations – Vietnam’s Imprint” highlights the beauty of nature and people of ASEAN countries, and is open until September 5 at IDECAF in Sai Gon ward. (Photo courtesy of artLIVE)

It is part of the photo contest of the same name to honor cultural diversity and bring Southeast Asian countries together through visual storytelling. The contest received more than 200 photos taken by 50 Vietnamese and foreign photographers living and working in Vietnam.

The exhibition showcases around 50 photos, featuring positive and inspiring images of nature, history, culture, people, and daily life in the region.

The photos also offer diverse perspectives on cooperative and cultural exchange activities among ASEAN countries, and deepen understanding among the member nations.

The organizers awarded first prize for the best photo to photographer Truong Cong Luc with the photo titled Phong Cach Trang Diem Dac Biet Cua Phu Nu Myanmar (Unique Beauty Tip of Myanmar Women) taken in Myanmar.

Second prize was given to Thap Sang Hang Phat (Lighting up the Buddha Cave) in Myanmar by Nguyen Thi Hong Lan, while two third prizes were sent to Thanh pho Ho Chi Minh (Ho Chi Minh City) in Vietnam by Cao Thi Thanh Ha and Dau Thoi Gian (Traces of Time) in Cambodia by Nguyen Thu Dung.

The exhibition remains open to the public until September 5 at IDECAF, 31 Thai Van Lung street, Sai Gon ward.

Source: VNA