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The exhibition, *Untamed Souls*, presents a captivating contrast of artistic practices, exploring the physical, historical, and cultural dimensions of their craft. At the heart of the gallery lies a dramatic tableau—a banquet of symbols set for six. These cups, bowls, and platters form part of a larger series, *Wandering Souls – Lost Spirits*, comprising 54 place settings crafted between 2017 and 2023. Each setting represents one of the 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam, offering a unique perspective on the country’s diverse cultural tapestry. Artist Manh, born in 1984 in Vinh Phuc Province, is a member of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association. His generous and intimate invitation to share this meal encourages spectators to engage in a ritualistic experience. Earlier in 2024, a portion of this series was exhibited in Hanoi. Manh, who currently lives and works in the city, has worked with various media since 2006, including paint, fibers, objects, and ceramics. Tung, a graduate of the HCM Fin...

A meeting was held on March 2 by the Vietnam Disaster and Dike Management Authority (VDDMA) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to build a plan. The meeting was attended by representatives from disaster risk reduction partners such as UN Women, Action Aid, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Vietnam Office, and Plan International in Vietnam. The meeting was attended by nearly 100 delegates from over 20 international and international non-governmental organizations, including JICA Vietnam, Plan International in Vietnam, UN Women, World Vision, and others. During the meeting, participants discussed early actions, disaster information, public awareness enhancement, community-based disaster risk reduction, emergency response, knowledge exchange, and capacity building for disaster risk reduction partners. Disaster risk reduction partners. Delegates presented proposals and comments on the development of the 2025-2030 Plan of the Natural Disaster Ri...