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Vietnam’s world heritage in photos
  • | dtinews.vn | August 31, 2011 03:34 PM

A one-week photo exhibition opened in Danang on August 30, featuring photos of Vietnam\'s cultural and natural World Heritage Sites.

The event will show 206 photos of 11 properties recognised as world heritages by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.

They include the ancient capital of Hue, Ha Long Bay, My Son Sanctuary, Hoi An Ancient Town, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and the site of Thang Long, the imperial capital. The Giong Festival, Bac Ninh love duets, gong culture, ceremonial songs and court music will also portrayed.

The exhibit will feature the work of hundreds of photographers

The following are some of the photos to be the displayed:

“Living Treasure” by Tran Viet Van (Hanoi)

“Lang Biang Sunset” by Tran Thiet Dung (Lam Dong)

“Festival” by Ong Van Sinh (Danang)

“Rafts” by Nguyen Huu Nguyen (Hanoi)

"Life in Bo Thi” by Nguyen Vinh Linh (Gia Lai)

"Doan Mon Gate on the day of receiving the World Herigate Certificate” by Ngyen Vinh Hien (Vinh Long)

"Saint Giong Festival” by Tran Nhan Quyen (Thanh Hoa)

"Past dynasty” by Nguyen Quang Tuan (Hanoi)

“Out to sea” by Nguyen Thanh Vuong (Quang Binh)

“My Son” by Le Trong Khang (Quang Nam)

"Morning Mist” by Truong Vung (Hue)

"Cau Pagoda in Hoi An” by Doan Thi Tho (HCM City)

“Central Highland gongs” by Ngo Duc Can (HCM City)

“Dance with flowers and lanterns” by Vo Bay (Hue)

“An old way of life” by Thai Tuan Kiet (Quang Nam)

“Preparing for the festival” by Bui Quang Thuan (Hanoi)

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