On the evening of May 26, the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi officially opened the visual art exhibition We are made of SUN.

Far beyond a purely visual experience, We are made of SUN presents a highly interactive artistic space that explores the continuous connection between nature, evolution and the ecosystems sustaining life. The exhibition also weaves in real-world stories from EU-supported sustainable development projects across Vietnam.

The exhibition’s centerpiece is an interactive light-and-sound installation created by Fustic Studio. Through the fusion of light sculpture, kinetic movement and an immersive audio system, the artists have shaped a “living sun” powered entirely by human participation.

Breath sensors positioned throughout the space allow each visitor’s breath to activate streams of light flowing toward a central core. As more participants engage, the glowing mass gradually intensifies and moves with greater energy.

This unique mechanism becomes a powerful visual metaphor for sustainability - meaningful environmental and ecological change can only endure through continuous, conscious and collective human participation.

The exhibition’s message surrounding the “sun” also reflects the spirit behind EU-funded sustainable development projects in Vietnam. These initiatives span a wide range of practical sectors, including sustainable agriculture, nature conservation, skills development and community capacity building.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, EU Ambassador to Vietnam Julien Guerrier emphasized that sustainable development is not merely about technology or infrastructure, but fundamentally depends on people, knowledge and the ability to collaborate in driving meaningful change.

Sharing the EU’s broader vision for global environmental protection, Ambassador Julien Guerrier said: “We believe the green transition can only create lasting value when it is nurtured through expertise and the active participation of younger generations. Just as the sun radiates energy to sustain life, Vietnam’s youth - equipped with knowledge and skills - will become a vital driving force for innovation, community connection and future transformation.”

The exhibition is open to the public free of charge through May 31, 2026.

Tinh Le