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| Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai and leaders of several international organizations and delegations of countries at the Exhibition. (Source: VNA) |
On December 11, at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in Geneva, Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, Head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the UN, the World Trade Organization (WTO) and other international organizations in Geneva, and Ms. Tatiana Valovaya, Director General of the United Nations Office in Geneva (UNOG) chaired the opening ceremony of the photo exhibition "Cultural Colors: Natural and Cultural Heritage in Vietnam".
The photo exhibition was co-organized by the Permanent Mission of Vietnam in Geneva and the UN Office in Geneva, attracting the participation of many Ambassadors, Heads of Delegations, and representatives of countries, international organizations, as well as members of delegations of countries on the occasion of participating in the high-level event commemorating the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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| Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, Head of the Vietnamese Delegation in Geneva, delivered a speech at the opening of the Exhibition. (Source: VNA) |
In her opening speech, Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai highlighted the importance of the Photo Exhibition, demonstrating the deep connection between human rights and the conservation and development of cultural and natural heritage, organized at a time when the international community celebrates the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, looks back at the achievements and challenges in promoting the protection of human rights in the past and commits to better ensuring human rights in the future.
Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai expressed her hope that through this photo exhibition, international friends will better understand the reality and strong message about the culturally diverse country of Vietnam, where the community of 54 ethnic groups live in harmony and solidarity.
Cultural heritages along with natural heritages have been maintained and developed by the Vietnamese ethnic community over thousands of years of history of building and defending the country, including world heritages recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Diverse cultural identities together with natural heritages are important resources of ethnic groups, contributing to dynamic life, promoting innovation and cultural industries, and realizing sustainable development goals.
Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai also emphasized Vietnam's proactive, active and responsible participation in the work of the UN Human Rights Council as a member for the 2023-2025 term. Vietnam's chairing of the proposal and drafting of the Resolution on the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a typical example, which was adopted by consensus by the UN Human Rights Council at its 52nd Session in February-March 2023.
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| Ms. Tatiana Valovaya, Director General of the UN Office in Geneva, delivered the opening speech at the Exhibition. (Source: VNA) |
Opening the photo exhibition, Ms. Tatiana Valovaya, UNOG Director General, welcomed Vietnam for organizing this exhibition, and affirmed that the UN always focuses on promoting cultural diversity, considering it the foundation for peace, cooperation and mutual understanding among countries, contributing to creating a more harmonious and prosperous world.
Ms. Tatiana Valovaya emphasized that preserving cultural heritage is urgent for future generations; tangible and intangible heritages are invaluable resources, acting as catalysts for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
At the same time, she recalled her visit to Hanoi, where she visited Bat Trang pottery village, witnessing the importance of preserving and developing traditional pottery, a testament to the unique heritage of Vietnamese culture.
The UNOG Director-General also mentioned the active participation of Vietnamese women in efforts to preserve and develop cultural diversity as well as implement sustainable development goals.
Ms. Tatiana Valovaya said that this exhibition includes many unique images, providing a vivid view of the lives of many different ethnic and religious communities in Vietnam; reflecting the long-standing traditional cultural values passed down through many generations, and highlighting the development of unique identities in these communities; depicting the results of the perseverance in preserving the world's cultural heritage in Vietnam.
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| Leaders and representatives of international organizations and countries in Geneva attended the opening ceremony of the Exhibition. (Source: VNA) |
The photo exhibition "Cultural Colors: Natural and Cultural Heritage in Vietnam" is part of a program to promote ethnic and religious understanding, aiming to enhance mutual understanding, dialogue and cooperation, as well as commitments to common values of human rights, peace, development and happiness for all.
The event is open to the public from December 10-12 at the UN Headquarters in Geneva, on the occasion of the UN's high-level event commemorating the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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