Jan 23 - A charity exhibition featuring a number of artworks by 22 artists in HCMC themed “Vietnam country and people with Buddhism” was held at HCMC University of Social Sciences and Humanities last weekend to celebrate 78 years (1938-2014) of the Vietnam Buddhism Association with proceeds going to cancer patients.
The association organized the event, which featured 48 paintings, with an aim to assert the contribution of the group to national development during a time of globalization.
“Proceeds from selling 48 paintings will be offered to the Buddhism Today Charity Fund (40%) and for assistance to cancer patients (60%),” said Dam Thuy, an artist who donated 20 paintings.
The exhibition was held at HCMC University of Social Sciences and Humanities in District 1 until Monday.
The exhibition finishes up at Pho Quang Pagoda in Tan Binh District today.