Art exhibition marks 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Ukraine
VOV.VN - Approximately 120 paintings by 90 Ukrainian painters featuring the beauty of Vietnamese nature and people have been put now on display at an art exhibition in Kiev aimed at celebrating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Ukraine which initially began on January 23, 1992.
Launched on February 10 (local time), the exhibition has been organised by the Embassy of Vietnam to Ukraine in collaboration with the association of Ukrainian painters.
During his opening remarks at the event, Kostiantyn V. Cherniavsky, president of the association of Ukrainian painters, said the exhibition offers a chance for the public to explore the beauty of both Vietnam and Ukraine, particularly as culture and arts are boundless. He said he believes that cultural diplomacy remains a bridge between the two countries and will serve to make the world a better place.
In response, Ambassador Nguyen Hong Thach was highly appreciative of the paintings, saying they are special gifts from Ukrainian friends and artists for Vietnam to mark the special occasion.
A painting is worth more than a thousand words, he said, particuarlly as the art will help bring people from the two countries closer to each other and deepen their mutual understanding.
Over the past three decades, both sides have always accompanied each other, becoming each other's important political-economic partners. Cultural diplomacy will contribute to effectively helping the further development of friendship, solidarity and co-operation between the two countries moving forward, the Vietnamese diplomat said.
As part of the occasion, Ambassador Thach awarded certificates of merit to Ukrainian painters in recognition of their contributions to the exhibition.
The event is scheduled to run through to February 27 and will be held in other major cities in Ukraine throughout the year.