Opening the photography exhibition of the French photographer Réhahn

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Through a selection of 35 photographs, Réhahn shows how rich and diverse Vietnam’s ethnic culture is. His famous portraits of young kids and old women from all provinces of the country represent groups of hundred of thousand members to as few as hundreds like the ơdu or the unique portrait of a Romam. On his journey to these remote groups, he has been through several difficulties and challenges.

Posing in the traditional costume, they all symbolise ancestral customs, ancient knowledges passed on from one generation to another, the challenge to protect it and the hope in keeping it alive. The Precious Heritage Collection promotes the beauty and pride of these communities that, together form the great mosaic of Vietnam’s people.

Photographs of the French photographer Réhahn

Réhahn believes that the “most efficient way to preserve the culture of the ethnic groups is to promote them outside their community, to create a sense of pride for their heritage and ancient customs. Sometimes, you need someone else's vision to make you realize what you have.”

 That’s what motivated him to create the Precious Heritage Art Gallery unveiled on the 1st of January 2017. Réhahn aims to give access to a maximum to this whole side of Vietnam’s identity, for people to see what’s beyond the more obvious images.