Vietnam shines at SkyPixel Aerial Photography & Video Contest
Photos by three Vietnamese photographers have been selected as winners of the 2018 SkyPixel Aerial Photography & Video Contest – an annual contest held by SkyPixel, one of the world’s popular aerial photography communities.
Exercise: ’Running Through The Sand Dunes’ by Pham Huy Trung — first prize winner in the Sport Category
Hanoi (VNA) - Photos by three Vietnamese photographers have beenselected as winners of the 2018 SkyPixel Aerial Photography & Video Contest– an annual contest held by SkyPixel, one of the world’s popular aerialphotography communities.
The photo Flowers on the Water by female photographer Khanh Phan from Ho ChiMinh City won first prize in the Fun Category.
The picture was taken during water lily harvesting season in Tan Lap village inthe southern province of Long An’s Moc Hoa district.
The photo depicts three women washing the flowers before they are taken tomarket.
In the same category, the photo Burden Salt Harvest by Nguyen Tan Tuan from HCMCity was awarded second prize.
The photo depicts workers carrying salt to the warehouse on Vietnam’s largestsalt field – Hon Khoi in Ninh Hoa district in the central province of Khanh Hoa,about 45km from Nha Trang city.
Pham Huy Trung’s photo Running Through The Sand Dunes, depicting a group ofkids running through the sand dunes near their home in Phan Rang-Thap Chamcity, south central Ninh Thuan province early in the morning, was named firstprize in the Sport Category.
The grand prize winner in the Photo Category was Mont Saint Michel by DerykBaumgartner, who captured the sun-bathed Saint Michel monastery rising out offog, framed by the ribbons of water on Mont Saint Michel in northern France.
The grand prize winner in the Video Category is Ain Raadik, who shared acollection of adventures from his travels across New Zealand, Japan andAustralia.
Every year, SkyPixel sifts through thousands of aerial photographs to find thebest drone pictures and awards them with incredible prizes.
This year, the contest attracted more than 30,000 submissions from professionalphotographers, videographers, aerial enthusiasts and content creators from 141countries and territories. - VNA
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A standout feature this year is “Manga Fest 2025”, showcasing celebrated comic titles and also offering author meet-and-greets, cosplay performances, and other interactive activities.
The programme featured a range of activities, including group practice sessions of the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), Vietnamese–Indian cultural performances, a commemorative flag handover ceremony for clubs, and a beach clean-up to help protect the marine environment.
This year’s tournament has gathered over 300 coaches, athletes, and referees from 18 countries and territories, competing in 28 combat weight categories and eight performance categories. Vietnam’s team has 50 athletes, including six from Thai Nguyen province.
It is the first time that the country is to hold a G1-level tournament which is expected to lure more than 100 athletes of 15 countries and regions at Go Vap Gymnasium.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
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.
Exercise: ’Running Through The Sand Dunes’ by Pham Huy Trung — first prize winner in the Sport Category 
