Photo exhibition features Hanoi’s heritage sites

Chủ Nhật, 02/10/2016, 19:33

HANOI - More than 80 photos featuring the beauty of Hanoi are being showcased at an exhibition that officially kicked off at Thang Long Imperial Citadel in the capital on October 1.

The event, jointly organised by Kinh Te & Do Thi (“The Economy & the City”) newspaper and the Hanoi Elderly Photography Club, is part of a series of activities to celebrate the 62nd anniversary of the liberation of the capital (October 10, 1954-2016).

The exhibits introduce visitors to Hanoi’s beautiful heritage sites with the unique historical, cultural and architectural values of a millenarian civilisation. Many of the photos on display have won prizes at prestigious domestic photography competitions.

The photo exhibition attracts numerous photographers and visitors. (Credit: baothainguyen.org.vn)

The photos are divided into three major themes, including “Architectural Imprints of Thang Long–Hanoi,” “The Capital’s Architecture during the Integration Period” and “Preservation and Restoration to Ensure the Diversification of Architectural Culture.”

They reflect the longevity of the heritage sites and demonstrate the determination of generations of Hanoians to preserve them, particularly those recognised by UNESCO as world cultural heritage sites.

Through the exhibition, visitors can learn more about the great architectural value of heritage sites from throughout the capital’s thousands of years of history, as well as the traditional culture and cultural change in Hanoi over time.

The event also contributes to promoting the image of Hanoi, a land rich in cultural and architectural identity and an attractive destination to both domestic visitors and foreign friends.

The exhibition will run until October 6.

NDO