Hanoi (VNA) - A contest todesign a logo for the 2017 APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) forum announcedits winner in Hanoi on January 16.
The first prize worth 30 million VND (1,329USD) went to the design of a group from the branding agency Mark&B Vietnam.
The winning logo depicts stylised images ofpaddles and Lac birds, which were often carved on Dong Son drum, an iconic itemof Vietnam’s ancient Dong Son culture.
It focuses on circular movement of symbols,which represents a dynamic APEC.
The logo will be used as the official logoof the 2017 Year and other APEC-related activities in Vietnam.
Two consolation prizes valued at 7 millionVND (310 USD) were awarded to Pham Tam from Ho Chi Minh City and Tran Hoai Ducfrom Hanoi.
Organised by the Ministry of Culture,Sports and Tourism, the logo contest received 234 submissions from 92candidates living across 20 provinces and cities nationwide.-VNA
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