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First national cultural heritage contest to be launched

A national cultural heritage photo contest and exhibition, the first of its kind in Vietnam, will be launched in late May, aiming to raise awareness of heritage conservation within the local community, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
First national cultural heritage contest to be launched ảnh 1Hoi An Ancient Town - a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site in 1999 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi, (VNA) – A national cultural heritage photo contest and exhibition,the first of its kind in Vietnam, will be launched in late May, aiming to raiseawareness of heritage conservation within the local community, according to theMinistry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Competitors are able to submit their entries detailing various aspectsof Vietnamese heritage, including local historical and cultural sites,architecture, art, and enthralling scenic spots.

The most outstanding artworks will then be selected for a photo exhibition.They will also be used for photo books to be released with the theme ofVietnamese cultural heritage. The selected photos will also be posted onvarious social media platforms for public view.

The event is being organised by the ministry’sdepartments of Cultural Heritage and Arts, Photography and Exhibition, theVietnam Association of Photographic Artists, and the Cultural HeritageAssociation of Vietnam as part of activities in the lead up to Vietnam CulturalHeritage Day on November 23.

The deadline for submitting entries is September 30, while the awardsceremony and heritage photo exhibition are scheduled to take place thisNovember in Hanoi./.
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