“Dan toc H'Mong (H'Mong Hoa)” (Ethnic Hmong). Photo by Phan Thi Thanh Nga

This was one of the photos in a collection shown at the annual art photography exhibition by the Hai Au Female Photography Club at the HCMC Women’s Cultural House from Sept. 25 to Oct. 12.

The event, with the theme Colors of Life among Vietnam’s Ethnic Groups, featured 100 works by 25 photographers depicting the culture, traditions and daily life of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups.

“Dan toc H'Mong (H'Mong Hoa)” (Ethnic Hmong).

“Dan toc Lo Lo” (Ethnic Lo Lo).

“Dan toc Dao do” (Ethnic Red Dao). Photo by Dang Thi Kim Phuong

The exhibition showcases the lands and lives of Vietnamese ethnic groups, including women at work with bright and optimistic expressions.

“Dan toc Dao do” (Ethnic Red Dao).

“Dan toc Dao do” (Ethnic Red Dao).

“Dan toc Ma” (Ethnic Ma).

“Dan toc Lo Lo” (Ethnic Lo Lo).

“Dan toc K'Ho” (Ethnic K'Ho).

“Dan toc Khmer” (Ethnic Khmer).

“Dan toc Kinh” (Ethnic Kinh). Photo by Pham Thi Dung

HCMC Photography Association president Doan Hoai Trung said the works depict ethnic cultures in a vivid manner and contribute to preserving and honoring traditional values.

The exhibition has been held annually since 1990. The Hai Au Female Photography Club has 25 members aged up to 80, and has won more than 1,000 awards in domestic and international competitions.