Author Tu Thanh submitted his work " The Beauty of Making a Living on the Lagoons of the Ancient Capital of Hue " to the " Happy Vietnam 2026 " Award .
The beauty of making a living on the lagoons of the ancient capital of Hue.
Covering an area of approximately 52 square kilometers, Tam Giang Lagoon (Hue City) is the largest brackish water lagoon system in Southeast Asia. It boasts a pristine, romantic, yet tranquil beauty, reflecting the simple lives of its gentle fishermen. Not only does it generously sustain generations with its abundant marine resources, but Tam Giang is also a stunning natural heritage site that captivates visitors.
Việt Nam•03/07/2026Location of composition: Tam Giang Lagoon, Vy Da Ward, Hue , Vietnam.
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The " Happy Vietnam 2026 " award is organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in collaboration with the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists and Vietnam Television.
The 2026 awards will continue to be held nationwide with two categories: photos and videos .
The submitted works will be judged in two rounds, preliminary and final, by a judging panel comprising reputable experts, journalists, photographers, and filmmakers, ensuring objectivity, transparency, and professional quality.
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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Besides the awards ceremony, "Happy Vietnam 2026" also includes a series of large-scale communication activities such as the Happy Vietnam Festival, exhibitions of outstanding works, supporting events in many localities, and promotional activities on domestic and international media platforms…
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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