A photo collection with the theme of “Moments during SEA Games 31” taken by Pham Dinh Thanh won a gold medal at the event, featuring special moments captured during the largest sporting event in Southeast Asia hosted by Vietnam last May.
Two silver and three bronze medals, along with five consolation prizes, were also awarded. Notably, most winners are young photographers.
Tran Thi Thu Dong, president of the Vietnam Photographic Artists Association, said the entries truly highlight cultural and sport activities in Hanoi that illustrate valuable moments of Hanoians during their daily lives and taking part in festive activities.
The ninth iteration of the festival running with the theme of freedom is being jointly organised by the Vietnam Photographic Artists Association and the Hanoi Art Photographers Association.
The organisers have received a total of 1,536 entries, including 1,468 single photos and 68 sets of photos submitted by 238 photographers.
The judging panel has selected 80 pieces for the exhibition, including 11 winning prizes.
Here are some excellent pieces on show at the exhibition.
Exhibition showcases fine art works by typical Asian artists
NDO – An exhibition, displaying fine art works by leading Asian artists, opened at the Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA), in Hanoi, on November 5, with the participation of domestic and international artists.
A Glimpse of Hanoi’s Old Quarter
Recently, the Management Board of Hanoi’s Old Quarter cooperated with the city of Toulouse to open an exhibition named “Ke cho – Pho co” (City Dwellers – Old Quarter) at Hanoi’s Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Centre to depict the formation and development of Hanoi’s Old Quarter in the past 1000 years.
Exhibition on Leonardo da Vinci opens Hanoi Railway Station
NDO – The Italian Embassy in Hanoi opened an exhibition on Leonardo da Vinci, as part of activities to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci (1519-2019), at the Hanoi Railway Station, on December 6.
Exhibition features Vietnam’s lands and people through lens of Hungarian photographer
NDO – A photo exhibition entitled ‘Vietnam’s heartbeats’ opened in Budapest, Hungary, on January 10 as the first event in 2020 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Vietnam – Hungary diplomatic relations (1950 – 2020).
“Aerial view of Vietnam Coastline and Island” photo book launched
Nearly 200 photos of aerial views of Vietnam coastline and island by photographer Gian Thanh Son have been exhibited at the Youth Culture in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
