Addressing the opening ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Dung highlighted that the exhibition embodies the spirit of cultural diplomacy, one of the three pillars of Vietnam’s foreign policy alongside political and economic diplomacy. He stressed that enduring international relations are built not only on trade agreements or diplomatic exchanges, but also on cultural understanding and connections between people.

Co-organised by the Vietnamese Embassy, the US Department of State’s US–ASEAN Center, Arizona State University (ASU), and the Vietnam Exhibition Center for Culture and Arts, the exhibition showcases photographs documenting key milestones in bilateral relations alongside traditional handicrafts representing over 4,000 years of Vietnamese heritage. It aims to foster deeper mutual understanding and people-to-people ties between the two countries.

The showcased works celebrate the progress of Vietnam–US relations, promote Vietnam’s landscapes and cultural diversity, and highlight the skill, creativity, and resilience of Vietnamese artisans whose traditions have endured through centuries of change.

The exhibition is part of a broader series of activities leading up to three major national anniversaries in 2025, namely 30 years of Vietnam–U.S. diplomatic relations, 50 years of national reunification, and 80 years of Vietnam’s National Day.

Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Dung noted that these milestones offer a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the shared journey of both countries, built on mutual respect and a commitment to peace and prosperity.

At the event, the Vietnamese diplomat also called on the international community and local partners to support residents in Vietnam’s central region who are suffering from severe flooding.

He expressed gratitude to the US Department of State, ASU, the US–ASEAN Center, the Vietnam Exhibition Center for Culture and Arts, and the many artists, photographers, and artisans whose works are featured, acknowledging their contributions to preserving and elevating Vietnam’s cultural heritage.

The exhibition is open to the public through to November 27.

Exhibition “Time and the Cities” connects Vietnamese, Swiss photographers

VOV.VN - Six Vietnamese and Swiss photographers are showcasing their works at an exhibition titled “Time and the Cities,” which opened at the Long Bien Art Fair in Hanoi on November 3.