The opening saw the attendance of Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK and North Ireland Tran Quang Hoan, Asia House CEO Charlotte Pinder and a large number of foreign diplomats and representatives of the Vietnamese community in the UK.

Twenty-eight lacquer, oil and water-colour paintings, collected by the founder of “Oc Eo Art”, Peter Quintana, perfectly show Vietnam’s land and people, as well as its self-affirmation, individual freedom and personal discovery.

Speaking at the event, entitled “ Vietnam – The Hidden Charm,” Mr Hoan said he hopes that the artistic works will help British and foreign friends better understand Vietnam’s modern art and its present daily life.