Photo exhibition on Kazakhstan’s beauty opens in Hanoi
A photo exhibition entitled “Undiscovered Kazakhstan” opened in Hanoi on December 5 to mark the 20th founding anniversary of its capital city of Astana.
Kazakh Ambassador to Vietnam Beketzhan Zhumakhanov speaks at the event (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - A photo exhibition entitled “Undiscovered Kazakhstan” opened in Hanoion December 5 to mark the 20th founding anniversary of its capital city ofAstana.
Speaking at theopening ceremony, Kazakh Ambassador to Vietnam Beketzhan Zhumakhanov said that Astanahas become a symbol of independence and a major factor in Kazakhstan’sdevelopment. The capital city has recorded dynamic growth with highcompetitiveness in the Eurasian region, he noted.
The photos areexpected to introduce a new angle of Kazakhstan, especially the country’slandscapes to local visitors. On display are works capturing the modern look ofAstana with an array of architecture in the city that has only been built over thepast two decades.
Sergey Tokhtarov,Director of the Foundation of the FirstPresident of the Republic of Kazakhstan-Elbasy’s representative office inAlmaty, voiced his belief that the event will hold a significant meaning in thedevelopment of cultural and humanitarian cooperation between Vietnam andKazakhstan.
Melodies andsongs of the Central Asian nation were also performed at the event.-VNA
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Kazakh Ambassador to Vietnam Beketzhan Zhumakhanov speaks at the event (Source: VNA)