Congress of Vietnam Association of Photographers in An Giang 2

(NADS) - On the morning of December 7, at the Chau Doc City Party Committee Hall, the Vietnam Photographers Association An Giang 2 held the Association Congress for the 2024-2029 term.

W_dsc_5745(1).jpg — Overview of the Congress.

Attending the event were Artist Duy Bang, Member of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists in charge of the Mekong Delta region; Painter Bui Quang Vinh, Chairman of the Union of Literature and Arts Associations of An Giang province; Mr. Vo Phuoc, Deputy Head of the Propaganda Department of the Chau Doc City Party Committee, and invited guests who are photographers, photographers of the branches and sub-associations of Photography in An Giang province and districts and cities in the province.

Vietnam Association of Fine Arts An Giang 2 has 8 members, including one Fine Arts Association with the title E.VAPA and one Fine Arts Association with the title ES.VAPA.

W_dsc_5770(1).jpg — Giving gifts to outstanding NSNAs

During the past term, despite the difficulties in the early years due to the pandemic, the An Giang 2 artists still had a steady hand, vividly and realistically expressing through works of current events and high art on political, economic and social issues in the locality... contributing effectively to the task of improving the cultural and spiritual life of the people. The artists have actively worked creatively, creating many works of high ideological, aesthetic and artistic value. Many artists have works that have won awards and exhibitions at the national and regional levels such as artists Cao Minh Det, artists Nguyen Hoang Nam...

W_1aaa(1).jpg — Delegates attending the congress took a souvenir photo.

In addition to composing, the photographers of An Giang 2 Branch also actively participate in building the local photography movement. The photographers have trained people who love photography, guided and trained them to become members of the Photography Branches, creating a source to recruit new members.

During the last term, the Association added 1 more member to the Vietnam Association of Fine Arts, achieving the planned target.

In the coming term, the Association will continue to promote creative activities to carry out the local political tasks. Promote events and achievements of An Giang in the fields of politics, society, economy, national security and defense, especially the tourism strengths of An Giang through vivid photos. In training, focus on training young photographers to create a successor team, because most of the Association members are old.

W_dsc_5781(1).jpg — Delegates vote to elect the Executive Committee for the new term.

W_dsc_5804(1).jpg — NSNA Branch Chief Huynh Phuc Hau and NSNA Branch Vice Chairman Nguyen Van Nham

The Congress elected a new Executive Committee including Branch President, NSNA Huynh Phuc Hau, and Branch Vice President, NSNA Nguyen Van Nham. In addition, the Congress also elected 03 official delegates and 01 alternate to attend the 10th Congress of the Vietnam Association of Fine Arts, term 2025 - 2030.

Before the Congress, An Giang 2 Association held the Opening Ceremony of the Artistic Photography Exhibition with the theme "An Giang - Integration and Development" to welcome the Congress of the Vietnam Artists Association of An Giang 2, term 2024-2029. The exhibition displays 40 works by An Giang 2 artists. The content praises the homeland and people of An Giang, especially Chau Doc city in the fields of agriculture, industry, trade, education, national defense, especially introducing the tourism strengths of An Giang through unique folk festivals. The exhibition will last from December 7, 2024 to December 11, 2024 at the Chau Doc City Party Committee.