The representative from the organizing committee, Dr. Tien Luan Nguyen, vice chairman of Vietnam - Korean Friendship Association, principal of Nguyen Trai University, gave the opening remark, stressed the significance of the event on the occasion of two countries celebrating the establishment of diplomatic relations since 1992.

“After 30 years of friendship, Vietnam and Korea had achieved a lot of happiness and outstanding success. Especially during President Nguyen Xuan Phuc's visit to Korea in early December, he and Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol announced to upgrade the two countries' relations to "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership," stressed Luan.

Also, Luan believes that the exhibition would further affirm the close and beautiful friendship between Vietnamese and Korean people.

Vietnamese and Korean delegates cutting ribbons at the opening ceremony at Hanoi Museum on 27/12/2022 (Photo courtesy of Nguyen Trai University).

Speaking at the ceremony, Vu Tien Loc, Chairman of the Vietnam - Korea Friendship Association claimed that people-to-people exchanges between the two countries were ever-growing. The close relationship between the people of the two countries acted as a bridge between Vietnam and Korea.

Painter Luong Xuan Doan, President of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association, believed the exhibition "Convergence of Vietnamese - Korean Fine Arts" is emblematic of the harmonious cultures of the two countries. According to the Vietnamese painter, the exhibition opens up more future art exchange opportunities for domestic and foreign artists.

The opening event was a success with hundreds of attendants. The exhibition is an opportunity to popularize the image of Vietnamese people and culture to international friends, and help Vietnamese people understand more about Korea through art and culture exchange.

Korean art gallery owner Sunny Sung (Simyo Gallery, Seoul) said that even since she came to Vietnam for the first time in 1992, she had spent many years exploring the local art scene. This event is the perfect opportunity for her to understand more about comtemporary arts in Vietnam and hopefully introduce it to art lovers in Korea.

Korean art gallery owner Sunny Sung (second from left) at the exhibition (Photo courtesy of Nguyen Trai University).

Chairman of K&K Global Trading Company Ko Sang Goo, a honored guest of the opening event, commented on the significance of "Convergence of Vietnamese - Korean Fine Arts."

"Today, key industries such as information technology and electronics will create the power of every nation. However, the country that retains its culture, art, fine arts, historical values, and national identity will always be the leading country," he said.

Hanoian visitors at the exhibition (Photo courtesy of Nguyen Trai University).

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