Late afternoon sun in the border region

The artwork captures the magnificent moment of sunset over the Ba Quang grassy hills (Ha Lang, Cao Bang). The last rays of sunlight paint the sky with warm orange hues, casting beautiful shadows on the undulating mountains that wind around the valley. The photograph depicts the pristine, expansive yet poetic beauty of the northernmost point of Vietnam at twilight, conveying a message of peace, tranquility, and serenity of the soul.

Việt Nam•03/07/2026

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Author Quân Lee submitted his work “ Late Sunshine in the Border Region ” to the " Happy Vietnam 2026 " Award .

Location of composition: Vinh Quy Commune, Cao Bang Province , Vietnam.

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The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place in the fourth quarter of 2026 in Hanoi and will be broadcast live on Vietnam Television.

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The submission period for entries is from May 20, 2026 to August 31, 2026. Entries can be submitted online at the website: https://happy.vietnam.vn .

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