Published:  00:00 Tuesday - August 31, 2010

An exhibition of contemporary Vietnamese paintings opened at Rotunda Exchange square in the centre of Hong Kong on August 30.

Vietnam Consul General in Hong Kong and Macau Pham Cao Phong said the exhibition is expected to help visitors understand more about Vietnam’s land and people and the country’s efforts in its development.

He expressed hope that the exhibition would contribute to strengthening friendship and cooperation between the people of Vietnam and China, including those living in the Hong Kong special administrative region.

Florence Hu, Acting Head of the Hong Kong Civil Administration said the event would also help boost art and culture exchanges between Vietnam and Hong Kong.

The five-day exhibition, which is jointly held by the Vietnam Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau, Lotus Gallery and Hong Kong Land Ltd, is part of activities to mark the 65^th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2).