An exhibition was opened in Hanoi on February 13 by the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition to greet the new spring and New Year 2019.

Visitors admiring a photo on display at the exhibition (Photo: VNA)
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The exhibition displays 92 art works in various genres of
paintings, graphic arts, sculpture and photography, all praising the natural
landscape, life and people in Vietnam as well as the vitality and beauty of
spring.
Addressing the opening, Vi Kien Thanh, Head of the Fine Arts,
Photography and Exhibition Department, said that the annual event is held to
encourage artists’ creativity and introduce newly-produced artworks to the
public.
The exhibits are also expected to bring a fresh breath and
convey the artists’ blessed greetings to viewers on a happy New Year, he
added.
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Source: NDO
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