Open-Air Gallery in Vietnam Marks Fidel Castro's Centennial

The fence surrounding the Cuban Embassy in Hanoi was transformed today into an open-air gallery featuring photographs of historic Cuban Revolution leader Fidel Castro, marking the centennial of his birth.

"Exhibiting these images serves a very special purpose: to open our space to the community and leave passersby with the indelible mark of one of the most influential figures of his time and one of Vietnam's greatest friends," said the embassy's first secretary, Claudia Fonseca, before the unveiling of the photographs.

In the presence of Cuban Ambassador Rogelio Polanco, embassy staff, and young Cuban students currently studying in the country, Fonseca noted that the photographic exhibition "100 Years with Fidel" pays tribute to his leadership and dedication, while reaffirming the historic bonds of brotherhood uniting both nations.

The photographs capture defining moments of his life, his steadfast commitment to justice, his boundless internationalist spirit, and above all, his deep-rooted bond with Vietnam.

The exhibition is part of a range of celebrations taking place across Vietnam to mark the centennial of the revolutionary leader's birth on August 13, 1926.