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Vietnam News Agency: Argentine picture of the Hanoi Ceramic Mosaic Mural inaugurated

A 65 sq.m ceramic picture of vivid colours and images displaying the typical features of Argentina was unveiled on June 2 in Hanoi as part of the “ Hanoi Ceramic Mosaic Mural" along the Red River's dike – the project to celebrate the 1,000 birthday of the capital city. Present at the inauguration ceremony were Argentina ’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Religion Victorio Jose Taccetti, Argentina ’s Ambassador to Vietnam Alberto Kaminker, authorities of the Hanoi People’s Committee and the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations as well as representatives of UNESCO and diplomatic agencies in Hanoi ...

Inauguration of the Argentine Part on the Hanoi Ceramic Mosaic Mural in Hanoi (Vietnam)

The picture is right under the Long Bien bridge pier and stretches 25 metres along the embankment. It is made of lively coloured lines of Tango dances and beautiful scenes of the tropical country of Argentina. Despite geographical distance, Vietnamese and Argentine artists and people have joined in practical activities to help promote the friendship between the two countries, said Ambassador Alberto Kaminker.

Argentine artists Sonja Vitulic, Christina Diaz, Maria Teresa Bobbio and the Vietnamese artist Nguyen Thu Thuy at the studio of the Hanoi Ceramic Mosaic Mural - Photo: New Hanoi Arts

Earlier, a similar ceramic mosaic was inaugurated in central Rawson, the capital city of the southern province of Chubut , Argentina , on May 18. The “New Era” mural is a gift from the artists and craftsmen of the “ Hanoi Ceramic Mosaic Mural” project for the city on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of Argentina’s May Revolution (May 25, 1810).

Inauguration of the Vietnam Mural in Rawson City (Chubut, Argentina) - Photo: New Hanoi Arts

The 8.6-m long and 1.2-m high picture is placed at the entrance of Chubut province’s administrative building. It has historical and cultural themes, featuring images of Vietnam and Argentina including Vietnam’s peach blossom and Khue Van Cac (Pavilion of Constellation of Literature), Ceibo flowers of Argentina , Rawson city church and the Freedom battleship./.

Source of text: Vietnam News Agency (VNA)
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