Vinh Long (VNA) – The stunning landscapes of the Mekong Delta, the cultural traits of local ethnic people, socioeconomic achievements, and those who study President Ho Chi Minh's ideology were featured in an art photo exhibition which opened in Vinh Long city on September 30.
The event was organised by the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists (VAPA) and the Literacy and Art Association of Vinh Long Province as part of the 39th Mekong Delta Art Photo Festival themed “Mekong Delta Land and People on the Path of Renewal”.
More than 1,850 colour and black-and-white entries were sent to the festival by 252 photo artists from 13 region of Vietnam including An Giang, Bac Lieu, Ben Tre, Ca Mau, Can Tho, Dong Thap, Hau Giang, Kien Giang, Long An, Soc Trang, Tien Giang, Tra Vinh and Vinh Long.
An award ceremony was also held on the same day, with gold medals going to the colour photo “Preserving Phu Quoc Coral Reef” by Truong Phu Quoc from Kien Giang and black-and white photo “The Beauty of Mang Thit – the Kingdom of Bricks” by Tran Thanh Sang from Vinh Long.
Two silvers, three bronzes and four consolidation awards were also presented to excellent photographs in each category.
According to VAPA President Tran Thi Thu Dong, the art photos not only reflect regional life, economy and culture at this event, but will also go on to national and international contests.
The exhibition will run until October 4./.
