The overwhelming emotions experienced during Vietnamese river boat races stem from many factors. The excitement of watching the teams compete, the enthusiastic cheers of the spectators, and the beauty of the river and surrounding scenery create a vibrant, festive atmosphere. It also instills a sense of national cultural pride, as boat races are part of long-standing traditions and festivals in many localities. These experiences often leave a lasting impression and unforgettable memories for both participants and spectators.
From the "Happy Vietnam 2025" Award , many photographers submitted photos on the theme of boat and canoe racing on rivers. Vietnam.vn would like to introduce these to our readers.
Dragon boat racing
The artwork " Dragon Boat Race " by Lehoai Trinh depicts the dragon boat race on a branch of the Dong Nai River near Nguyen Van Tri Park in Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province. This is one of the traditional dragon boat races celebrating the Party and the Lunar New Year 2025, and is also a source of entertainment for the people of Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province.
Traditional boat racing on the Perfume River
Author Trung Thanh Nguyen with his work " Traditional Boat Race on the Perfume River " in Hue City. The traditional boat race is held over one day, coinciding with National Day on September 2nd (Gregorian calendar). The race takes place on the banks of the Perfume River in front of Quoc Hoc High School. On the morning of the race, thousands of people from the ancient capital and tourists from all over the country arrived very early. They all stood along both banks of the Perfume River to watch and enjoy the spectacular competition between the boat teams. After the ceremony, the athletes headed to the starting point to begin the competition.
We invite readers and photographers from Vietnam and abroad to continue submitting their 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 this event . The aim was to continue introducing and promoting the image of Vietnam, its people, cultural values, and natural beauty throughout the country; to awaken national pride and self-respect, and to inspire a desire for development among all segments of the Vietnamese population, so that they can work together to build a more prosperous, thriving, and happy Vietnam.
Submission deadline: From May 22, 2025 to September 30, 2025. Entries can be submitted online at : https://happy.vietnam.vn Eligible participants: Vietnamese citizens and foreigners aged 15 and above. The awards consist of two categories: photos and videos . Each competition category (photos and videos) will have one First Prize worth VND 50,000,000, two Second Prizes worth VND 30,000,000, three Third Prizes worth VND 15,000,000, ten Consolation Prizes worth VND 5,000,000, and one Most Voted Award worth VND 5,000,000. The organizers encourage and will award a creative prize of VND 20,000,000 in each category (photos and videos) to works with new and creative ideas in terms of content and presentation. In addition, the organizing committee will award monthly prizes, including first, second, and third prizes, to the works with the highest number of votes in each category each month. The judging panel selected the winners through two rounds of preliminary and final judging, conducted both online and in person. |
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