Photo exhibition "Beautiful Laos"

(Baonghean.vn) -On the occasion of the Lao Bunpimay New Year 2014, and in anticipation of the 52nd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and the 37th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam-Laos Friendship and Cooperation Treaty, on the morning of April 12th, at the Nghe An Provincial Cultural Center in Vinh City, the Vietnam Journalists Association of Nghe An Province, the Vietnam-Laos Friendship Association of Nghe An Province, the Vietnam Photography Association in Nghe An, and the Provincial Cultural Center jointly organized the photo exhibition "Beautiful Laos" by journalist and photographer Tran Duy Ngoan.

Attending the exhibition were journalist and photographer Vu Quoc Khanh - President of the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists; Dr. Tran Ba ​​Dung - Member of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Journalists Association, Head of the Professional Affairs Department, and Director of the Cultural Center of the Vietnam Journalists Association. Representing the province were members of the Provincial Party Standing Committee and Vice Chairmen of the Provincial People's Committee: Thai Van Hang, Le Xuan Dai, and Dinh Thi Le Thanh; representatives from the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee; leaders of departments, agencies, mass organizations, armed forces, and districts and cities in the province; the Nghe An Union of Friendship Associations; leaders of press agencies; and a large number of journalists, photographers from within and outside the province, as well as people from all walks of life in Vinh City.

Delegates cut the ribbon to inaugurate the event. Photo: Xuan Nhuong

Journalist and photographer Tran Duy Ngoan, with his passion for his profession and his deep affection for Laos, has left his mark with images captured during his many work trips to Laos over the past decades. With the sensitive soul of a photographer and the observational mind of a journalist, he has discovered unique moments and perspectives, with subtle and profound insights into the people and beautiful country of Laos.

The works displayed in this "Beautiful Laos" exhibition are only a small part of the creations, a heartfelt tribute from a Vietnamese journalist and photographer to the brotherly country of Laos, introducing to the Vietnamese public the Land of a Million Elephants - the land of temples and pagodas - the captivating land of Champa flowers, and its people with deep affection, strong bonds, and a love for peace...

Photographer Tran Duy Ngoan presents his photos to the delegates. Photo: Xuan Nhuong

With the sensitive soul of a photographer and the observational mind of a journalist, he discovered unique moments and perspectives, with subtle and profound feelings about the people and beautiful country of Laos, the land of temples and festivals. In particular, in 2011 and 2012, he traveled throughout Laos with colleagues from Vietnam Television and Nghe An Radio and Television to produce the 50-episode documentary "Chronicle of Laos," an artistic work celebrating the "Vietnam-Laos Friendship and Solidarity Year 2012." The 140 photographs displayed at the exhibition are only a small part of his creations, a testament to the heartfelt dedication of a Vietnamese journalist and photographer to Laos.

Journalist and photographer Vu Quoc Khanh presents the Art Patronage Decision to author Tran Duy Ngoan. Photo: XN

The exhibition has contributed another perspective, once again affirming the close and unwavering friendship between the Vietnamese and Lao peoples. This is a large-scale photo exhibition in terms of subject matter and content, with high artistic quality in both journalistic and artistic aspects, and has been highly appreciated by the public. The exhibition runs until April 20, 2014.

Quoc Hieu