The event to launch the international photo contest 'Proud of Hanoi' on October 18 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – An international art photographcontest titled “Tu hao Ha Noi” (Proud of Hanoi) was launched in the capitalcity on October 18.
The competition is jointly held by the city’s Departmentof Culture and Sports, the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists (VAPA),the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition (APE), and the HanoiAssociation of Photographic Artists.
Photos must capture the beauty of Hanoi and Hanoians andconvey messages themed around either “Thang Long, Hanoi a thousand years ofculture”, “the Heroic Capital”, “the city for peace”, “Hanoi: integration anddevelopment”, or “Hanoi-Green-Clean-Beautiful.”
Both amateur and professional photographers in Vietnamand overseas are eligible to submit their works. Each contestant is allowed tosend a maximum of two entries which can include either a single photo or acollection of five to eight photos
The organisers will accept submissions on the websiteswww.tuhaohanoi.com or www.hanoiaspride.com from November 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.
The award ceremony and exhibition of winning photos willtake place in downtown Hanoi in October next year.–VNA
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