Vietnam’s beauty captured through int’l photographers’ lens

Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes are taking centre stage at the third photo exhibition "Vietnam Through the Lens of International Photographers" which opened in Hue city on September 10.

Co-organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism’s Department of Fine Arts, Photography, and Exhibition and the municipal Department of Culture and Sports, the showcase, running until September 20, is part of the third Vietnam International Photography Festival – Hue 2025.

Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ho An Phong said that the event is designed to strengthen Vietnam’s cultural identity and bolster international cooperation.

Beyond showcasing artistry, the exhibition aims to build a national brand for Vietnamese photography, expand cultural exchange, and enrich Hue’s photo archive to serve tourism promotion during the Visit Vietnam Year – Hue 2025.

Organisers received more than 6,000 submissions from 415 photographers of 16 countries worldwide. From these, an art council selected 200 works by 133 Vietnamese and international artists for the display. Arranged under the two themes of "Vietnam through the lens of international photographers" and "Hue – ancient capital, new opportunities", the works offer insights into Vietnam’s landscapes, traditions, daily life, and heritage.

Twenty outstanding photos received top honours, including "Huong river on the day of Hue Nam Palace festival" by Le Dinh Hoang, "Phu Quoc’s appeal" by Le Tuan Anh, and "Floating lanterns at sunset" by Sri Lankan photographer Gunaratne Madugodaralalage Thejapriya Bandu./