Flowers of rocks

Tran Cao Bao Long at the opening ceremony of the exhibition. The exhibition draws public interest. Many foreigners visit the exhibition.

Long, who has gone to Dong Van 40 times in the last 15 years, has deep sympathy for the poor ethnic people here, especially children, and wants to help ease their hardships. His photos displayed at the exhibition will be auctioned to raise funds to build a dormitory for 200 students of a lower secondary school in Lung Cu, Dong Van, and improve the meals for poor children in the karst plateau.

A photographer with 30 years of experience, Long has won more than 100 national and international awards and medals.

Tran Cao Bao Long has joined with friends in charity exhibitions, including “Anh Sang Tu Tam” (Light of Kindness) and “Vietnam-Nui rung bien ca” (Vietnam- Mountains and Oceans), to raise funds to build schools in Ha Giang and help poor children who need medical care.

“Nha em o duoi do” (My home is down there). “Tap viet chu” (Learning how to write). “Mua xuan cua me” (Spring of mother). “Tim nhe” (Let’s make a heart symbol). “Tre em o Lung Tao” (Children in Lung Tao). “Cau chu nho” (Little master). “Xuan tren reo cao” (Spring on the mountain). “Cu cai bua sang” (Mustard root for breakfast).