Visitors view an exhibition of photos on biodiversity and environment of Đà Nẵng City. 63 photos are on display at the city's APEC Park. VNS Photo Công Thành

ĐÀ NẴNG — A collection of 63 photographs, chosen from 774 submissions by 109 artists from 11 provinces and cities, is currently on display at APEC Park in the central city, showcasing Đà Nẵng's rich biodiversity and commitment to environmental protection.

This exhibition, organised collaboratively for the second time by the city’s National Resources and Environment and the Photographic Artists Association of the city, aims to enhance community and artist engagement in the protection of nature reserves and the unique biodiversity of Đà Nẵng.

A red-shanked douc langur (Pygathrix nemaeus), an endangered primate species, is snapped by Huỳnh Sơn on a trip to the Sơn Trà Nature Reserve. Photo courtesy of Huỳnh Sơn

The best 15 photographs, capturing the vibrant lifestyles of wildlife and the beauty of flora and fauna in the nature reserves of Sơn Trà, Bà Nà-Núi Chúa, and the Special-use South of Hải Vân forest, were honoured with awards and a total cash prize of VNĐ100 million (US$4,000).

Đà Nẵng boasts a rich ecological system spanning 66,000 hectares – 51 per cent of its land area – and is home to 1,300 red-shanked douc langurs (Pygathrix nemaeus), an endangered species of primates. These langurs inhabit a 4,400-hectare area within the Sơn Trà Nature Reserve.

A photo of a bird feeding its young by Trương Huỳnh Sơn at an exhibition on biodiversity and environment in Đà Nẵng. Photo courtesy of Trương Huỳnh Sơn

The first exhibition, which was organised in 2020, drew 450 photos from 90 artists.

Painting event

A painting of a woman washing her hair will be displayed at the Essence of a Pearl exhibition on the 4th floor of Madame Lân Restaurant at No 4 Bạch Đằng Street in Đà Nẵng from December 23 to January 7. Photo courtesy of Madame Lân Restaurant

In conjunction with the New Year celebrations, a painting exhibition titled "The Essence of a Pearl" will be open to the public free of charge on the 4th floor of Madame Lân Restaurant at No 4 Bạch Đằng street in Đà Nẵng.

Marking its first-ever display, the exhibition showcases masterpieces by professors and alumni of l'École des Beaux-Arts de l’Indochine, from 1925 to 1930, also known as the Indochina College of Fine Arts. The central themes of the exhibition are Vietnamese women and landscapes.

The event features 35 artworks by 14 renowned artists from l'École des Beaux-Arts de l’Indochine, including pieces in lacquer, oil, wood engraving, and silk. It highlights the significant artistic contributions of Mai Trung Thứ, Lê Phổ, Tô Ngọc Vân, Joseph Inguimberty, and others.

Designed to create a shared space for the public that combines cuisine with various art forms, embodying the richness of Vietnamese culture, the exhibition is open daily from 9am to 8pm, starting December 23 through to January 7.

Visitors can register to attend the exhibition at: https://bit.ly/the-essence-of-a-pearl.