Vietnam Art Photo Contest and Exhibition presents top photography of 2022
The Vietnam Art Photo Contest and Exhibition 2022, highlighting the best art photography from around the country, has been opened at the HCM Fine Art Museum by the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition, under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Visitors discuss the photography in the exhibition. (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNS/VNA) - The Vietnam Art Photo Contest and Exhibition2022, highlighting the best art photography from around the country, has beenopened at the HCM Fine Art Museum by the Department of Fine Arts, Photographyand Exhibition, under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
The contest received 16,395 entries from 1,502 photographers from 63 provincesand cities nationwide over three months from professional and non-professionalphotographers who are Vietnamese citizens or overseas Vietnamese, aged at least18 years old.
There are a total of 30 winners, including two gold medals, four silver medals,eight bronze medals, and 16 consolation prizes.
The exhibition presents 187 art photographs, showing various concepts. Photosare divided into two categories: realistic and conceptual photos. The photosfeature the beauty of people, landscapes, nature, and the will and power tofight against natural disasters and epidemics.
Quynh Ngoc Phung, a student at the University of Social Sciences andHumanities, said that “all of the pictures here have a meaningful story. Itbrought me strong emotions.”
“It is an opportunity for me to meet famous photographers,” she added.
Cao Thanh Ha, a member of HCM City Photography Association, said that “thiscompetition is considered one of the most difficult photography competitions inVietnam. It is always a joy and a motivation for me when my work is exhibited.”
Professional and amateur photographers across Vietnam are encouraged to compete in a photo contest highlighting the beauty of Vietnamese Hoang Sa and Truong Sa islands.
Winners of the photo contest "Khoanh khac SEA Games 31" (Moments of the SEA Games 31) were honoured at a ceremony organised by the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artist (VNAP) on August 29.
Tran Viet Van, a journalist of Lao Dong (Labour) Newspaper, claimed three silver and two bronze medals in the annual photo contest run by Australia’s Better Photography Magazine.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
Visitors discuss the photography in the exhibition. (Photo: VNA) 
