Visitors enjoys vivid photos at the exhibition. — Photo nguoihanoi.vn

HÀ NỘI — A photo exhibition titled Colours of Việt Nam’s Ethnic Groups opened at the Centre for Fine Arts and Photography Appraisal and Exhibition in Hà Nội on Sunday.

Organised under the direction of the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, the exhibition is hosted by the Department of Fine Arts, Photography, and Exhibition in collaboration with various agencies. The event aims to honour, promote, and preserve the distinctive and invaluable cultural values of Việt Nam's ethnic groups.

Em Bé Dân Tộc Mnông Chăm Sóc Voi (Mnông Ethnic Girl and Elephant) by Tôn Thất Tuấn Ninh.

The exhibition features 200 photographs by 87 authors, selected from thousands of entries submitted by professional and amateur photographers, ethnologists, journalists, and photography enthusiasts from across the country.

In his opening remarks, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Tạ Quang Đông highlighted that Việt Nam is home to 54 ethnic groups coexisting haroniously. These groups have shaped and enriched Việt Nam’s cultural identity through millennia of national development and defense, contributing to a vibrant and diverse cultural mosaic.

Dắt Trâu (Leading the Buffalo) by Nguyễn Thiện Hùng

The displayed works capture the distinctive cultural traits of these 54 ethnic groups, showcasing their customs, beliefs, lifestyles, traditional attire, and festivals.

Dong noted that though the collection comprises just 200 photographs, it presents vivid, authentic, and precious moments captured with great respect and love for traditional culture.

Tết Hà Nhì (New Year Celebration of Hà Nhì Ethnic People) by Bùi Quốc Sỹ.

The week-long exhibition underscores the Party, State, and society's commitment to preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of Vietnam’s ethnic communities. The exhibition is also accessible online at http://ape.gov.vn./. — VNA/VNS