HCM CITY (VNS)  — An exhibition of 48 artworks by 22 famous artists in HCM City themed Viet Nam Country and People with Buddhism was held at the HCM City University of Social Sciences and Humanities, last weekend.

The Viet Nam Buddhist Sangha organised the event with the aim to assert the contribution of Viet Nam Buddhist Sangha to national development in the globalisation time.

"Proceeds from selling 48 paintings will be offered to the Buddhism Today Charity Fund and for assistance to cancer patients," said artist Dam Thuy, an artist who donated 20 paintings.

Ten paintings were bought by kind-hearted people shortly after the opening of the exhibition. — VNS