Launch of photo books "50 years of Vietnam's strength" and "City of Peace"

If the book “50 years of Vietnam's strength” has an epic spirit, the book “Peaceful City - Our City” depicts a Ho Chi Minh City that is innovative, modern but still close and friendly.

On August 10, the opening ceremony of the Exhibition and the launch of two photo books "50 years of Vietnam's strength" and " Peaceful City - Our City" by photographer Nguyen A took place at the Vietnam Women's Museum (36 Ly Thuong Kiet, Hanoi).

This event is the result of a meticulous and dedicated creative journey by photographer Nguyen A, who quietly but persistently dedicates himself to capturing authentic moments of Vietnamese people amidst the flow of history and today's urban life.

In particular, the photo book "50 years of Vietnamese strength" was taken by photographer Nguyen A over many months, recording images of soldiers during training and participating in the parade to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025) in Ho Chi Minh City recently.

The book is a valuable documentary film, depicting the responsible participation of officers and soldiers in the emotional and impressive A50 journey.

Sharing about the process of making this book, photographer Nguyen A said that he had gone through a very difficult and arduous period of work, many times he had to stay up all night, or sleep on the street... just to capture beautiful and meaningful moments during the rehearsals, preliminary and final rehearsals of the program, recording vivid historical images, memorable moments during the important anniversaries of the country and the nation.

He walked and ran through the streets with the parade teams to capture unique images, trying his best not to miss the heroic images of a generation continuing the fine traditions left by their ancestors....

For the book “Peaceful City - Our City,” photographer Nguyen A shared that he was born and raised in Ho Chi Minh City, so he loves this land very much, therefore, he has traveled a lot, met a lot, and taken many pictures of the city.

The more than 50 stories he included in this book are not just photos, but also the life and quintessence of Ho Chi Minh City that he preserved through quality photographs, bringing viewers to a different perspective of Ho Chi Minh City - not only a bustling urban area, but also a vibrant, harmonious city, where people are attached to the community and living space.

According to Photographer Nguyen A, both books carry his great passion. The simultaneous release of two books is an opportunity for Photographer Nguyen A to express his gratitude to the city he loves.

If the book “50 years of Vietnam's strength” has an epic spirit, the book “Peaceful City - Our City” is a continuation of the aspiration, a Ho Chi Minh City that is constantly changing, modern but still close and friendly.

Photographer Nguyen A hopes that the book will convey to the public the message of a peaceful city, a city that is rising in the new era and that each citizen, by living positively, also contributes to making the city worth living.

Delegates share their thoughts on two photo books by photographer Nguyen A. (Photo: VNA)

Sharing at the opening ceremony of the exhibition and book launch, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Institute of Defense Strategy and History, Major General, Associate Professor - Doctor Nguyen Van Sau said that as a dedicated, dedicated, visionary and very humane artist, the photos of photographer Nguyen A are a valuable document in educating the young generation to continue the historical tradition of the nation.

According to Major General Nguyen Van Sau, educating about historical traditions, especially for the younger generation, requires applying many methods, but pictures and films have a great effect. Here, the language of photography has great appeal, intuitive impact, and the ability to convey, making the understanding of history richer and more diverse...

Lieutenant Colonel Dang Dinh Kien, Deputy Chief of Political Affairs of Air Force Regiment 935, Division 370, pilot of Su-30mk2 fighter jet flying in the ceremony to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification, said he was moved when he saw himself and his teammates in the photos of photographer Nguyen A. Those were very beautiful moments.

Talking about the photo taken with Colonel Nguyen The Dung, Political Commissar of Division 371, Air Defense - Air Force in the book, Lieutenant Colonel Dang Dinh Kien said that it was a genuine and meaningful photo, capturing the moment when he and Colonel Nguyen The Dung were walking and discussing work after completing the flight...

Dr. Ly Thi Mai, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Costume Research Institute, shared that the two photo books by photographer Nguyen A are beautiful images of Vietnamese people in historical moments, on important national holidays.

The exhibition displays and introduces to the public 100 photos, which are excellent works, selected from two photo books released this time. These are meaningful images, touching slices of the spirit, will and silent dedication of many generations of Vietnamese people.

The exhibition is open to visitors until August 12, 2025./.

(TTXVN/Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/ra-mat-sach-anh-50-nam-suc-manh-viet-nam-va-thanh-pho-hoa-binh-post1054859.vnp