Colombian photo and handicraft products exhibition in Hanoi
Wednesday, 31/05/2017 17:56 (GMT+7)
As many of 41 handicrafts, including jewellery, hand-woven carpets and dresses, and knitted hats and baskets, made by veteran Colombian artisans are on display at an exhibition which has opened in Hanoi.
The exhibition is also displaying award-winning photos from five outstanding photographers who have succeeded in capturing the beauty of Colombia’s music and communal spirit.
All help Vietnamese people better understand the cultural diversity of the South American country.
Cutting ribbon to open the exhibition (Source: CPV)
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Vuong Duy Bien lauded the Colombia Embassy’s initiative to organise the event, saying that it helps strengthen friendship and cooperation, while promoting trade and cultural exchanges between the two nations.
Colombian Charge d’affaires to Vietnam Claudia Zambrano expects that the exhibits will convey to visitors the soul of artists and artisans, as well as the Colombian people’s admiration and affection for Vietnam.
The exhibition, titled "Colombia and Vietnam, United by Culture", will run at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Art, No 2 Hoa Lu street, until June 4th./.
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