Photo exhibition dedicated to Belarus opened at National Library of Vietnam
The opening ceremony of the photo exhibition – Famous Sights in Belarus under the Protection of UNESCO – was held at the National Library of Vietnam to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Belarus and Vietnam
More than 15 images of objects located on the territory of our country and included in the UNESCO World Heritage List were presented to the attention of the public.
In his speech, Belarusian Ambassador Uladzimir Baravikou drew attention to the cultural and natural values of our country, noting their spiritual significance in the unity of the Belarusian nation. He also focused on state support measures for the preservation of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Belarus.
Uladzimir Baravikou handed over the book, entitled Minsk. Nezavisimosti Avenue, which, in the context of the Year of Historical Memory and in retrospect on the events of 1939, underlined the important role of the main thoroughfare of the capital of our Motherland: a symbol of unity and historical justice.
According to the Belarusian embassy, the diplomats also held a short excursion for the participants of the event, introducing them to the cultural and historical heritage of our country.
The opening of the photo exhibition was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Foreign Ministry of Vietnam, representatives of the diplomatic corps, the Vietnam-Belarus Friendship Society, and business and cultural circles of Hanoi.
