The two-day exhibition, running from 16/8 to 17/8, features artwork on various themes such as environmental protection, family love, compassion, and the desire for peace. The paintings represent the innocent voices of children while reminding the community of its responsibility to nurture a fulfilling childhood.
The opening ceremony was attended by Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan, Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee for Culture and Social Affairs Lam Van Doan, Professor David Bangsberg, and representatives from numerous agencies, organizations, and institutions.
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The exhibition space at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum. Photo: Nga Thanh |
The exhibition space at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum. Photo: Nga Thanh
During the event, artist Hai Tre created live portrait sketches for visitors. Recipients could make voluntary donations to the Hope Foundation (Quy Hy vong) to support disadvantaged children. All proceeds will be directed to the children.
The exhibition combined visual art and music. The opening featured live sketching by Hai Tre with two children, accompanied by a traditional musical performance by students from the Nguyen Dinh Chieu School, a school that provides inclusive education for visually impaired children.
Guest speakers included Hoang Oanh, an orphan who lost a leg in an accident but persevered to become a medical student, and Chuc Mai from the SOS Children's Village Hai Phong, who shared her artwork expressing her dreams.
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A space for children to share their dreams and for visitors to connect with them. Photo: Nga Thanh |
A space for children to share their dreams and for visitors to connect with them. Photo: Nga Thanh
Speaking at the ceremony, Professor David Bangsberg emphasized that "continuous learning is the key to helping children overcome adversity and achieve a brighter future." He has raised over 70 million USD for research and was recognized by Science magazine in 2007 as the second-largest globally funded HIV/AIDS researcher.
The event is part of a series of exhibitions by disadvantaged children organized by the Sunshine Program (Ong Mat Troi) and the Hope Foundation, in collaboration with various partners, including VnExpress Newspaper, FPT Online, Foreign Trade University, Phenikaa Group, Novaland, and Duc Thanh Educational Equipment Co., Ltd.
The exhibition was first held in 2021 when the country was significantly affected by Covid-19. Many paintings have been showcased at the United Nations headquarters in Vietnam, the Hanoi Opera House, Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, and Giac Ngo Pagoda in TP HCM.
Beyond spreading a humanitarian message, the exhibition also creates tangible impact through fundraising efforts. Along with support from businesses and individuals, the program has raised over 70 billion VND, assisting 2,200 children with medical treatment and providing thousands of gifts to disadvantaged children across the country.
Readers can support disadvantaged children, especially young patients with serious illnesses, through the program here:
Program name: Ten cua ban - Mat troi Hy vong
Program ID: 195961
By Nga Thanh
