Photo exhibition on Vietnam’s land and people opens in Australia

Consul General to Perth Le Viet Duyen (R) introduces the exhibition to Mike Nahan (Photo: VNA)

(Cinet)- A photo exhibition on the land and people of Vietnam, co-organized by Vietnamese Consulate General in Germany and Classic Studio, inaugurated in Perth city, the State of Western Australia, on June 30.

The photos on show were taken by Michael Vander Zanden, Director of the Classic Studio Company during his trip to the Dong Van Stone Plateau in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang in late 2013.

On display are also documentary photos on China’s illegal placement of its oil rig in Vietnam’s waters and Chinese ships’ firing of water cannons at Vietnam’s law enforcement vessels and sinking of a fishing boat owned by Da Nang fishermen.

At the opening ceremony, Consult General Le Viet Duyen spoke glowingly of the intrinsic natural beauty of the Vietnamese landscapes, its rich vibrant long-standing culture and, most notably, its hospitable people.

The nation currently has nearly 20 world heritages, including seven world cultural and natural heritages and one global geological park recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) he said.

Many locations throughout the country are gaining worldwide recognition as must- see places to travel to for a holiday he said, naming specifically Ha Long, Nha Trang, Mui Ne and Sapa.

Duyen emphasised that the magnificent images and peaceful life of the nation can be at risk if security and stability in the Asia-Pacific is region is not ensured.

The current East Sea tensions caused by China’s illegal placement of its oil rig Haiyang Shiyou-981 in Vietnam’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) threaten not only peace, security and stability in the region but also security and safety to the most important maritime routes in the East Sea.

“More than half of Australia’s exported products are transported through the East Sea” he pointed out.

Mike Nahan, Minister for Energy; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests of the Western Australia, in turn, said he has made a number of fascinating visits to Vietnam and was most impressed by the country’s long sandy beaches, beautiful countryside landscapes, the nostalgia of its culture and local people’s hospitality.

He expressed his hope that bilateral relations between Vietnam and Australia, particular Western Australia will flourish for both countries’ mutual benefit.

The exhibition will last until July 11.

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