Exhibition reflects Vietnam-Lao ties through lens of the press
Hundreds of magazines, newspapers, books, documentaries, and photos on Vietnam, Laos and their friendship are on display at the National Palace of Culture in Vientiane, Laos.
Exhibition on Vietnam and Laos through the lens of the press opens in Vientiane, Laos on November 2. (Photo: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – Hundreds of magazines,newspapers, books, documentaries, and photos on Vietnam, Laos and their friendshipare on display at the National Palace of Culture in Vientiane, Laos.
The exhibition on Vietnam and Laos through the lens ofthe press opened on November 2 to celebrate the 55th anniversary of theVietnam-Laos diplomatic ties (September 5, 1962) and the 40th year of theVietnam-Laos Treaty on Amity and Cooperation (July 18, 1977).
The opening ceremony was attended by Vietnamese Ministerof Information and Communications Truong Minh Tuan, head of the Lao Party’sCommission for Propaganda and Training Kikeo Khaykhamphihoune, and Lao Ministerof Information, Culture and Tourism Bosengkham Vongdala.
Some 474 newspapers and magazines, nearly 90 books and240 photos on the traditional relations between the two countries and theirpeoples, nature and economic achievements are exhibited alongside a collectionof documentaries about Vietnam.
Speaking at the event, Minister of Information, Cultureand Tourism Bosengkham Vongdala said the exhibition not only shows thedevelopment of the press in Vietnam but also reflects the Vietnamese customsand culture.-VNA
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Exhibition on Vietnam and Laos through the lens of the press opens in Vientiane, Laos on November 2. (Photo: VNA)
