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The objects and photos on display reflect Buddhist thought, philosophy and spirit, and honour individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the development of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) since its inception in November 1981.    Notably, they feature Buddhist popularisation in remote, border and island areas, including the nine islands in Truong Sa (Spartly), along with international cooperation in promoting Vietnam’s Buddhism to the world.   This is the first-ever exhibition that introduces all dignitaries of the Patronage Council, the Executive Council and other units of the VBS since the council was founded, as well as 13 departments and 63 provincial chapters of the council, according to Most Venerable Thich Tho Lac, head of the VBS’s cultural department.   Nearly 1,100 delegates from across the country will attend the ninth National Buddhist Congress, scheduled for November 28-29 in Hanoi.   During ...

Addressing the event, Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung welcomed international delegates to the festival and noted HANIFF 2022 creates the chance for film artists to expand exchanges, cooperation, and experience sharing to contribute to the development of cinematography in participating countries and elsewhere throughout the world. This is an event that honours the talents of cinematographic art, and at the same time promotes Vietnam as a nation imbued with cultural identity and as a safe, friendly, and hospitable nation which is integrating deeply into the region and the world, he said, With a variety of genres, theme richness, and unique expression methods, Hung expected the films to be screened at HANIFF 2022 would bring to the audience unique and interesting experiences about the history, culture, nature, country and people of each state and territory. Delegates were treated to a number of special art performances with traditional cultural i...