The exhibition is introducing 120 paintings by 90 Ukrainian painters, featuring the land and people of Vietnam.
Speaking at the opening ceremony on February 10, UPA Konstantin Cherniavsky said that the works on display were among the entries sent to a contest launched
in October 2021 by the embassy and the association. The contest received enthusiastic participation from Ukrainian painters.
The exhibition aims to provide an opportunity for the public to admire the beauty of Vietnam and Ukraine, he stated, affirming that cultural diplomacy is an effective way connecting countries and making the world become better.
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Vietnamese Ambassador to Ukraine Nguyen Hong Thach speaking at the opening ceremony.
For his part, Vietnamese Ambassador to Ukraine Nguyen Hong Thach hailed that through their creativity and talent, Ukrainian painters told profound and poetic stories about the land and people of Vietnam, helping to foster mutual understanding between the peoples of the two countries.
He also applauded the achievements in the diplomatic ties between the two countries over the past three decades, noting that Vietnam is among Ukraine's top five trade partners in Asia.
On the occasion, the Vietnamese diplomat presented certificates of merit and gifts to the participating Ukrainian painters.
The exhibition will be open free of charge for the public until February 27 at the UPA’s headquarters in Kiev, and it will be then held in other major cities in Ukraine throughout the year.
