Life among Vietnam’s ethnic communities through the lens of female photographers

By Thu Giang   November 8, 2025 | 04:36 pm PT
The everyday beauty of Vietnam’s ethnic communities, with patterned dresses and smiling children, is captured through the lenses of female photographers.
Life among Vietnam’s ethnic communities through the lens of female photographers

“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.

Life among Vietnam’s ethnic communities through the lens of female photographers

“Dan toc H'Mong (H'Mong Hoa)” (Ethnic Hmong). Photo by Vuong Thi Kim Hai

Life among Vietnam’s ethnic communities through the lens of female photographers

“Dan toc Lo Lo” (Ethnic Lo Lo). Photo by Phan Thi Kim Thanh

Life among Vietnam’s ethnic communities through the lens of female photographers

“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.

Life among Vietnam’s ethnic communities through the lens of female photographers

“Dan toc Dao do” (Ethnic Red Dao). Photo by Bach Thi To Anh

Life among Vietnam’s ethnic communities through the lens of female photographers

“Dan toc Dao do” (Ethnic Red Dao). Photo by Cao Thi Thanh Ha

Life among Vietnam’s ethnic communities through the lens of female photographers

“Dan toc Ma” (Ethnic Ma). Photo by Phi Thi Thu Ha

Life among Vietnam’s ethnic communities through the lens of female photographers

“Dan toc Lo Lo” (Ethnic Lo Lo). Photo by Dao Hoa Nu

Life among Vietnam’s ethnic communities through the lens of female photographers

“Dan toc K'Ho” (Ethnic K'Ho). Photo by Nguyen Thi Sin

Life among Vietnam’s ethnic communities through the lens of female photographers

“Dan toc Khmer” (Ethnic Khmer). Photo by Nguyen Dao Ngoc Thao

Life among Vietnam’s ethnic communities through the lens of female photographers

“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.

Life among Vietnam’s ethnic communities through the lens of female photographers

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.

 
 
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