Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Vietnamese photographers exhibit in USA

Vietnamese photographers to exhibit their works in USA

April 24, 2012

LookAtVietnam – Fifty photos depicting Vietnam’s landscapes, people and culture will be displayed at an exhibition titled “Beautiful Vietnam” in Houston, Texas, USA form April 25 to 28.
Nguyen Viet Thanh and Hoang Hai Thinh are called “photo friends” because they were always together during business trips. They also share points of view in photography.
However, at the upcoming photo exhibitions in the US, the two friends will introduce photos of two different trends.
If Viet Thanh’s photos focus on the daily life, Hai Thinh’s works feature landscapes and people as well as culture of Vietnamese people.
Viet Thanh has won many prizes at domestic and international photo contests. This is the fourth time his photos being displayed in the US while it is the first time of Hai Thinh.
Viet Thanh, 42, is an outstanding photo journalist of Vietnam at present. He is working for the Vietnam News newspaper.
Hai Thinh, 49, is well-known as “Hai Keu” on photo forums and social networks. He is a successful businessman in the field of information technology.
Both of them are not trained as photographers. Viet Thanh graduated from the archaeology faculty while Hai Thinh used to be a math teacher.
The two photographers have also published a photo book of the same name “Beautiful Vietnam.”
The exhibition is held at the town hall and the public university of Houston.
Some photos by Hai Thinh and Viet Thanh:

“The morning at a river wharf” by Hai Thinh.

“In the kitchen of a Thai ethnic minority family” by Nguyen Viet Thanh.

“Sunrise on Tam Giang Lagoon” by Viet Thanh.

“Lao Chai – Sapa” by Hai Thinh.

“Respectful” by Hai Thinh.

“Going to the field” by Hai Thinh.

“Dong Ho painting village” by Hai Thinh.

“Evening sun” by Hai Thinh.

“Having a haircut on the street” by Nguyen Viet Thanh.

“Warming in the classroom” by Viet Thanh.

“A boy in Sapa” by Viet Thanh.

“Kids in Moc Chau” by Viet Thanh.

“H’mong girl” by Viet Thanh.

“The morning in Tinh Gia” by Viet Thanh.

Thanh Van

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“I can’t say what made me fall in love with Vietnam - that a woman’s voice can drug you; that everything is so intense. The colors, the taste, even the rain. Nothing like the filthy rain in London. They say whatever you’re looking for, you will find here. They say you come to Vietnam and you understand a lot in a few minutes, but the rest has got to be lived. The smell: that’s the first thing that hits you, promising everything in exchange for your soul. And the heat. Your shirt is straightaway a rag. You can hardly remember your name, or what you came to escape from. But at night, there’s a breeze. The river is beautiful. You could be forgiven for thinking there was no war; that the gunshots were fireworks; that only pleasure matters. A pipe of opium, or the touch of a girl who might tell you she loves you. And then, something happens, as you knew it would. And nothing can ever be the same again.”
― Graham Greene, The Quiet American

Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.