Spreading the image of a happy, humane and rich-in-identity Vietnam

On the evening of December 6, the award ceremony of the annual Media Award on Human Rights with the theme: "Happy Vietnam - Happy Vietnam 2025" took place at the central stage of the Vietnam Happy Fest 2025 at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square, Hanoi .

This award is organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in coordination with the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists and Vietnam Television.

Attending the event were Party Central Committee member, Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh; Party Central Committee member, Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung; Alternate Party Central Committee member, Permanent Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Hai Binh and representatives of leaders of Departments, Ministries, branches, local socio-political organizations, international organizations in Vietnam, embassies of foreign countries...

Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh, Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung, Vice President of the Vietnam Union of Literature and Arts Associations Tran Thi Thu Dong and delegates attended the event. Photo: VTV

Delegates attending the event. Photo: VTV

Speaking at the event, Permanent Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Hai Binh emphasized: "The award has gone beyond the framework of a traditional photo-video contest to become a national award."

According to the Deputy Minister, outstanding and typical works have been exhibited across the country and introduced to international friends through international events such as in Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Nearly 100 Vietnamese diplomatic missions abroad have also included these works in activities to promote the country's image, contributing to strongly spreading the message of a peaceful, humane, and unique Vietnam.

Permanent Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Hai Binh speaks at the award ceremony of the

Permanent Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Hai Binh speaks at the award ceremony of the "Happy Vietnam 2025" Human Rights Media Award. Photo: VTV

“Each work is a true slice of life, a beautiful moment recording the transformation of the country. All blend together to create a vivid picture of a happy - civilized - rich in identity - Vietnam, and rising strongly on the journey of integration and development.

What is special is that the authors come from different professions, different ages, different regions and ethnicities; they use different equipment, from professional to simple. But they all meet at one point in common: a passionate love, a heart devoted to the Fatherland and a desire to convey the image of a peaceful - beautiful - dynamic and happy Vietnam to the world", Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Hai Binh emphasized.

After more than 4 months of launching, the Organizing Committee has received 17,000 photos and videos - nearly double the number of last year. The Jury has impartially selected 36 winning works, along with 150 photos and 29 outstanding videos to display at the exhibition.

First Prize in the Photo category went to author Pham Ngoc Long Thien, with the work “Vietnam in the Age of Rising”. First Prize in the Video category went to author Luu Minh Khuong, with the work “Happy Smiles”.

The authors won first prize at the “Happy Vietnam 2025 Human Rights Media Award”. Photo: VTV

The authors won first prize at the "Happy Vietnam 2025" Human Rights Media Award. Photo: VTV

Launched in 2023, the “Happy Vietnam” photo contest has become a community initiative, affirming the value of Vietnam on a digital platform. With nearly 40,000 entries sent to 97 countries for exhibition, the contest has contributed to building a valuable visual heritage called “Happy Vietnam”.

The award conveys the message that Vietnam is moving rapidly and developing strongly and comprehensively in all fields: Breakthrough in science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation; International integration in the new situation; Innovation in law making and enforcement; Fast, sustainable, effective and high-quality private economic development.

International visitors look at a work at the

International visitors look at a work at the "Happy Vietnam" photo exhibition within the framework of Vietnam Happy Fest 2025. Photo: Happy Vietnam

The award ceremony is part of the "Vietnam Happy Fest 2025" taking place over three days (December 5-7) in the Hoan Kiem Lake area and Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square. The event's overview is "The Road of Happiness" with a journey of 13 activities stretching from Le Thai To Street to Hang Khay Street, through Dinh Tien Hoang Street. The space has 13 experience points: "Happy Vietnam" exhibition; digital interactive space; photobooth and art exhibition areas; Happy Tree; Happy Prism; Happy Map...

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