The composition campaign was launched in July 2021 and attracted the participation of many professional and amateur artists from around the country.
The organising board presented A, B, C and consolation prizes to the most outstanding entries in the seven fields of: literature, music, stage, dance, photography, fine arts, and cinema.
The entries focused on COVID-19 prevention and control with the stories of real people as well as the meaningful works and actions by the collectives, organisations and individuals while responding to the Government’s call for fight against the pandemic.
The works also reflected the sacrifices of the frontline forces as well as encouraged and promoted solidarity and mutual affection throughout the whole nation.
The organising board received 1,877 works including 617 in literature, 946 in music, 56 in stage, 10 in dance, 159 in fine arts, 82 in photography, and 7 in cinema.
At the awards ceremony, audiences had the chance to enjoy several outstanding works featuring the participation of many famous artists and singers.
Vietnamese durian introduced to Australia
A ceremony to open the 2019 Vietnamese Durian Tasting Roadshow was held in Sydney, Australia on Oct. 29. The show offered durian to people to boost Vietnamese durian’s reputation in Australia.
Contemporary dance classes give a new experience
The contemporary dance classes at Kinergie Studio provide participants of all ages in Vietnam, who have danced or never danced before, the opportunity to discover the movements of their own bodies and complete every class feeling fresh and full of energy.
Hanoi Collective Orchestra 2016
The Hanoi Collective Orchestra 2016 – part of the Ensembles Asia Orchestra was recently held in Hanoi with the aim of uncovering new and unprecedented ways of making musical instruments, bringing together young people and helping them to get closer to music.
Vietnam as seen through an American photographer’s eyes
For over 28 years, National Geographic photographer Catherine Karnow has captured the real images of Vietnamese people in their daily lives. Her most impressive photos were taken in the 1990s.
Project aims to create inclusive and sustainable growth in Vietnamese heritage
NDO – The British Council in Vietnam has recently launched the ‘Heritage of Future Past’, a cultural project which aims to promote inclusive and sustainable growth in Vietnamese heritage, as an event to mark the 25th anniversary of the British Council’s work in Vietnam.
