VN-Australia mural village inaugurated

A mural painting in Tinh Thoi commune of Dong Thap

This public art works (covering over two kilometers) has created opportunities for local young people to contribute positively to their local community and for both Australian and Vietnamese artists to put their creative talents on display, according to Mr. Bradley Kickett, the Australian artist who participated in the project.

Starting from mid November 2017, the friendship mural village is expected to bring a new vitality to the Tan Tich neighborhood while still preserving the charm of its tight-knit community. 

Over time, it will attract many new visitors from across the province, different parts of the country and from around the world.

The village, along with Cao Lanh bridge connecting the Mekong Delta’s central region, reflects the close relations between Viet Nam and Australia.

The bridge was built at a total cost of VND3 trillion (US$132.12 million), including AUD160 million (US$124.83 million) of non-refundable aid from the Australian Government.

By Vien Nhu