The award presentation ceremony of the fifth National Tourism Artistic
Photo Contest took place in Hanoi on July 1, coinciding with the
opening of an exhibition showcasing the outstanding photos.
The contest and exhibition, entitled “ Vietnam – My
Homeland”, are activities to mark the 50 th founding anniversary of
Vietnam ’s tourism industry (July 9, 1960-2010).
The contest, launched in October 2009, had received 4,426 colour as well
as black and white photos, including 121 photo sets of 456
photographers from 51 provinces and cities nationwide. Hanoi
recorded the largest number of contestants with 112 photographers.
The Organising Board selected over 130 works for the
final round and display. Hanoian photographer Ta Quang Bao won the
special prize with his set of photos entitled “Tay Nguyen (Central
Highlands) Gongs” while the first prize went to Tran Cao Bao Long from
Ho Chi Minh City.
The exhibition, open at 29 Hang
Bai, Hanoi , will last until July 5./.