Photographer Nguyen A and his journey for a confident Vietnam.

On the morning of December 13th, at the Youth Cultural Center (No. 4, Pham Ngoc Thach Street, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City), photographer Nguyen A held a book launch and presentation for his photo book "80 Years - A Confident Vietnam" (Vietnam News Agency Publishing House). This publication marks 30 years of the author's dedication to the art of photography.

Attending the program were Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong; Dr. Ly Thi Mai, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Costume Research Institute; Major General, Associate Professor-Dr. Nguyen Hong Son; Lieutenant Colonel, pilot Dang Dinh Kien, Deputy Head of Political Affairs of Air Force Regiment 935 - Division 370, along with former Con Dao prisoners, female political prisoners, youth union members and students.

Guests interacting at the program. From left to right: Ms. Tran To Nga, victim of Agent Orange dioxin; Major General Nguyen Hong Son; Lieutenant Colonel, Pilot Dang Dinh Kien, Deputy Head of Political Affairs of Air Force Regiment 935, Division 370. Photo: HONG AN

Sharing his thoughts on his 24th published book, photographer Nguyen A said: “This book compiles many events about Vietnam on its journey into a new era, a Vietnam integrating into the global community. Through this photo book, I have recorded the story of the warm bond between the military and the people, the image of Uncle Ho's soldiers not afraid of difficulties in helping the people during times of hardship. The book compiles images I have taken over many years, especially the experience of more than a month during the A80 campaign in Hanoi , which has made this book very different from my previous two photo books, A50 and A70.”

This photo book marks a significant milestone in photographer Nguyen A's career. Photo: HONG AN

The photo book " 80 Years - A Confident Vietnam" is approximately 200 pages long and divided into three parts, each offering a different emotion and spirit, inspiring new perspectives on a Vietnam that is warm, compassionate, and always united in its development in the new era.

“80 Years – A Confident Vietnam” is the 24th publication by photographer Nguyen A. Photo: HONG AN

Photographer Doan Hoai Trung, President of the Ho Chi Minh City Photography Association, expressed: “What makes this book special is the intertwining of images of ‘everyday people’ and ‘people in service.’ Alongside the smiles, flags, and simple joys of the people are images of discipline and strength of the armed forces, of marching formations, and of the young generation in the military. All together, they tell a common story: Vietnam stands firm because of its united people, its succeeding younger generation, and its strong army striving for integration.”

Some photos from the book are on display at the Youth Cultural Center. Photo: HONG AN

In addition to the book launch and exchange event for " 80 Years - A Confident Vietnam," photographer Nguyen A also organized an exhibition of the same name, which took place at the Youth Cultural Center for three days, from December 13th to 15th.

Photographer Nguyen A received a record for: "The person who has been dedicated to the art of photography for 30 years with 24 published works, winning many important awards domestically and internationally." Photo: HONG AN

On the occasion of the launch of his 80th anniversary photo book - A Confident Vietnam , photographer Nguyen A was also honored to set a Vietnamese record for: "The person who has been dedicated to the art of photography for 30 years with 24 published works, winning many important awards domestically and internationally."

GRACE

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/nhiep-anh-gia-nguyen-a-va-hanh-trinh-vi-mot-viet-nam-vung-tin-post828489.html