The upcoming exhibition, “Sport et Fraternité,” showcases 13 captivating photographs captured by the talented photographers of Agence France-Presse (AFP), offering a glimpse into the thrilling moments of Olympic competitions and the journey towards the 2024 Paris Games.
Through AFP’s unique lens of expertise, creativity, and innovation, the exhibition immerses viewers in unforgettable moments from these prestigious sporting events, allowing them to relive the excitement and emotion.
Grégory Robert, deputy consul general of France in Ho Chi Minh City, highlighted the significance of France hosting the Olympic Games for the third time, emphasizing the event as a global platform for athletes to connect, share experiences, and foster friendship.
Paris is expected to welcome nearly 15 million visitors, with an estimated four billion viewers tuning in worldwide. Beyond the competitions, cultural exchanges will showcase the richness of French culture to an international audience.
AFP, with its longstanding presence in Vietnam, is a trusted global news agency, delivering timely and comprehensive coverage of world events. With a team of 4200 journalists and editors spread across 100 countries, AFP provides diverse language content, utilizing an extensive news-gathering network that spans 151 countries. Their storytelling prowess encompasses video, writing, photography, and graphics, offering a unique perspective to audiences worldwide.
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the world of sports and fraternity through the eyes of AFP’s photographers. The exhibition “Sport et Fraternité” will be on display until late September, offering a unique perspective on the Olympic journey.
Vietnamese durian introduced to Australia
A ceremony to open the 2019 Vietnamese Durian Tasting Roadshow was held in Sydney, Australia on Oct. 29. The show offered durian to people to boost Vietnamese durian’s reputation in Australia.
Hoang Xuan Vinh and His Historical Win at the Rio Olympics
On August 7, 2016 Vietnamese sports enthusiasts held their breath while watching Vietnamese marksman Hoang Xuan Vinh compete at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. Their happiness came when the 41-year-old marksman made his near-perfect final shot to secure a gold in the men’s 10m air pistol event, becoming the first Vietnamese to win an Olympic gold medal. To be this successful, few people know that Vinh did his utmost to overcome tremendous difficulties caused by his short-sightedness and heart problems.
Vietnam as seen through an American photographer’s eyes
For over 28 years, National Geographic photographer Catherine Karnow has captured the real images of Vietnamese people in their daily lives. Her most impressive photos were taken in the 1990s.
Exhibition ‘Hanoi in my mind’ opens
NDO – With the theme "Hanoi – Friendly and creative", the 14th exhibition "Hanoi in my mind" opened at the Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) in Hanoi on October 9.
Vietnam assumes ASEAN 2020 chairmanship
Following the closing ceremony of the 35th ASEAN Summit, PM Prayut Chan-o-cha of Thailand handed the chairmanship hammer to his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
