An exhibition of 76 photographs by senior artists offers a thoughtful, experience-shaped portrait of Vietnam’s landscapes, culture and everyday life.
THE HANOI TIMES — An exhibition titled "The Beauty of the Homeland" showcases 76 works by elderly photographers, offering a refined and deeply personal view of Vietnam’s landscapes and people.
The exhibition runs until December 26 at a cultural and community venue in Hoan Kiem, Hanoi.
Visitors view photographs at the exhibition. Photo courtesy of the organizer
The participating photographers include women aged over 65 and men over 70.
Nguyen Van Toan, Chairman of the Hanoi Photographic Association, said the collection leads viewers through Vietnam’s landscapes and history, filtered through decades of lived experience.
“Sa Pa in Spring,” one of the photos exhibited at the event. Photo courtesy of the organizer
The photographs feature iconic natural destinations such as Sa Pa, the mystical Ta Pa Pagoda perched among mountain ranges and the rugged grasslands of Ha Lang in Cao Bang.
They also reflect Vietnam’s historical and cultural depth, including the former imperial capital of Hue, alongside images of contemporary development such as a corner of the JW Marriott Hanoi and the Phai Ve mountain flag tower relic.
The photo “Dawn on the Old Bridge”. Photo courtesy of the organizer
Quieter moments hold a central place in the exhibition. Works such as Dawn on the Old Bridge and Sunset Town (Phu Quoc) evoke contemplation, memory and emotional resonance.
Several photographs capture everyday life and cultural traditions nationwide, from spring festivals and village rituals to scenes of salt making, rice planting and ethnic minority life.
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