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100 photos of Truong Sa archipelago on display

TIEN HUY 05/12/2023 21:26

This is the first time Hai Duong people have had access to a series of photos of Truong Sa archipelago through an exhibition.

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Congratulatory flowers sent by General Do Ba Ty, former Vice Chairman of the National Assembly, former Deputy Minister of National Defense, to the exhibition

The Hai Duong Literature and Arts Association opened a photo exhibition themed “Peaceful Truong Sa” at the Exhibition House at 109 Pham Ngu Lao street, Hai Duong city on December 5.

100 photos of Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago taken by photographer Hoang Hiep are being displayed at the exhibition, making a strong impression on the audience for their artistry and authenticity.

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Deputy Minister of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs Le Van Thanh, Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Nguyen Minh Hung, and photographer Hoang Hiep (right to left) at the exhibition

This is the first time Hai Duong people have had access to a series of photos of the archipelago through an exhibition.

They truly reflect daily life and clearly portray silent sacrifices of officers and soldiers in Truong Sa to protect the national sovereignty over sea and islands.

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A large number of art-lovers come to the exhibition

Hoang Hiep took the photos last May during a trip to Da Nam, Da Thi, Da Tay, Sinh Ton, An Bang, and Truong Sa Lon islands and DK1/19 platform with a delegation of the Navy High Command.

He was awarded a medal in recognition of his achievements in defending the national sovereignty by the command after the journey.

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“Tham Nha Gian” (Visiting the Platform) - one of the photos on display

Photographer Hoang Hiep have put some typical photos at the exhibition up to auction and will donate all proceeds to charity.

He will also present his photo book “Peaceful Truong Sa” to the provincial Museum and Library and the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists.

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“Binh Yen Truong Sa” (Peaceful Truong Sa) – the exhibition’s namesake – is sold for the highest price of 25 million VND at the auction

Hoang Hiep has won one silver and one bronze of the Red River Delta Artistic Photo Contest and two first prizes of the provincial Topical and Artistic Photo Contest.

This is his second solo exhibition, which is open until December 10.

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One of the photos displayed at the exhibition

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