Hundreds of audiences gathered at the exhibition on the opening day. Photo: Tran Hoai.

PANO – An impressive photo exhibition about General Vo Nguyen Giap was opened in Ha Tinh Province on April 26th.

The exhibition, “General Vo Nguyen Giap – peaceful moments”, showcased 100 of the most beautiful portraits about the general.

All of the photos at the exhibition were taken by Colonel Tran Hong, former photographer of People’s Army Newspaper.

Tran Hong has spent about 20 years meeting with, talking to and taking thousands of photos of General Vo Nguyen Giap.

At the open ceremony of the exhibition, he was granted with the merit certificate by Ha Tinh People’s Committee.

General Vo Nguyen Giap’s wife also send a thank-you letter to congratulate the exhibition.

The event was organised to celebrate General Vo Nguyen Giap’s 100th birthday and 35th anniversary of the country’s reunification.

The exhibition is also a chance for Tran Hong, a Ha Tinh-born photographer, to display his works after 40 years of involvement with the press.

Translated by Ngoc Hung