Ke Ga Lighthouse

Ke Ga Lighthouse is located at Ke Ga Cape, Tan Thanh Commune, Ham Thuan Nam District, Binh Thuan Province. This is a lighthouse used for ships and boats in the area, and has been recognized by the Vietnam Record Book Center as the tallest and oldest lighthouse in Vietnam.

The beauty of Ke Ga Lighthouse has left a deep impression on the foreign author catalin.chitu . That beauty is preserved by the author in a video titled "Ke Ga Lighthouse". Location: Ham Thuan Nam Commune, Lam Dong, Vietnam. The video was also submitted by the author to the "Happy Vietnam 2025" Award.

 

In the introduction to Ke Ga Lighthouse, author catalin.chitu wrote: Standing tall in Ham Thuan Nam commune, the Ke Ga Lighthouse is not only a prominent landmark just 32km from Phan Thiet city, but it's also recognized as Vietnam's oldest lighthouse. A beacon for mariners, Ke Ga Lighthouse is Vietnam's tallest lighthouse. Designed by French engineer Chnavat, construction of the lighthouse on Hon Ba Island began in February 1897 and was completed in late 1898. It commenced operations in 1900. Built upon the natural rock formation of Hon Ba Island, the granite lighthouse ascends 35 meters, towering 65 meters above the sea. Its powerful 2000-watt bulb illuminates the sea up to 40 kilometers away. A winding staircase of 183 steel steps leads to the lighthouse's summit, offering breathtaking panoramic views. Day and night, the lighthouse stands as a silent sentinel, diligently guiding ships as they navigate the waters of Phan Thiet bay.

Ke Ga Lighthouse, located in Ham Thuan Nam Commune, is the tallest and oldest lighthouse in Vietnam. It is located 32km from Phan Thiet City and was designed by French engineer Chnavat. Construction on Hon Ba Island began in February 1897 and was completed in late 1898, and it began operating in 1900. The 35-meter-high lighthouse tower, located on the natural rock of Hon Ba Island, rises 65 meters above sea level. The 2,000-watt lamp illuminates the sea at a distance of 40km. A 183-step spiral staircase leads to the top of the tower, offering stunning panoramic views. Day and night, the lighthouse stands as a silent sentinel, guiding ships through the waters of Phan Thiet Bay.

We invite readers and photographers from home and abroad to continue sending photos and videos to participate in the "Happy Vietnam 2025" Award . The award is organized by The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in collaboration with the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists and Vietnam Television organized . Thereby, to continue to introduce and promote the image of the country, Vietnamese people, cultural values, nature across the country; arouse national pride, self-esteem and aspirations for development in all classes of Vietnamese people to join hands to build Vietnam to be increasingly prosperous, prosperous and happy.

Deadline for submission of works: From May 22, 2025 to September 30, 2025. Entries are accepted online at : https://happy.vietnam.vn  

Contestants: Vietnamese citizens and foreigners aged 15 and over

The award consists of two categories: Photo and Video.

Each contest category (photo and video) will have one First Prize worth 50,000,000 VND, two Second Prizes worth 30,000,000 VND, three Third Prizes worth 15,000,000 VND, 10 Encouragement Prizes worth 5,000,000 VND, one Most Voted Work Prize worth 5,000,000 VND.

The Organizing Committee encourages and will award a creative prize in each category (photo and video) worth 20,000,000 VND for works with new ideas, creativity in content and form of expression.

In addition, the Organizing Committee will award monthly prizes including First, Second, and Third prizes to the highest voted works of the month in each category.

The Jury will select the award through two rounds of Preliminary and Final, both online and in person.

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