Launching the "Happy Vietnam" photo and video award

The “Happy Vietnam” photo and video contest has been held for the past two years, but this is the first time “Happy Vietnam” has been approved as an annual media award on human rights.

Accordingly, the series of events, exhibitions and the Media Award on human rights "Happy Vietnam - Happy Vietnam 2025" will be organized by the Department of Grassroots Information and External Information (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) from the second quarter to the fourth quarter of this year.

Permanent Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Hai Binh visits the exhibition of winning works from the previous season's "Happy Vietnam" contest. Photo: Nam Nguyen.

The award is organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in coordination with the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists and Vietnam Television to implement Decision No. 1079/QD-TTg dated September 14, 2022 of the Prime Minister approving the Project on communication on human rights in Vietnam and to celebrate the country's major holidays in 2025.

In addition, the photo and video exhibition "Happy Vietnam" to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day displays and introduces award-winning works and finalists of the "Happy Vietnam" Awards held in the second quarter in Hai Phong and the third quarter in Ho Chi Minh City.

Speaking at the award announcement and launch ceremony held on May 22, Permanent Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Hai Binh emphasized that simple, everyday images are the most genuine and profound expression of happiness. Vietnam has made significant progress in the happiness index, but the numbers cannot fully reflect that spirit.

In 2025, Vietnam will make great strides in the happiness index, rising to 46th place in the world, up 8 places compared to 2024 and 19 places compared to 2023. This is an important milestone, demonstrating the world's recognition and appreciation of Vietnam's policies and achievements in ensuring human rights in recent years.

Scene of the launching ceremony. Photo: Nam Nguyen

In that spirit, the award is organized with the aim of mobilizing the participation of a large number of Vietnamese citizens and foreigners aged 15 and above. The award includes 2 categories: Photo and Video.

The general criteria for the content of the entries include: Introducing and promoting the image of the country, Vietnamese people, cultural and natural values ​​across the country; arousing national pride and aspiration for development in all classes of Vietnamese people to join hands in building an increasingly prosperous, prosperous and happy Vietnam.

Through the award, the Organizing Committee wants to convey the message that Vietnam is moving rapidly, 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.

Source: https://cand.com.vn/Chuyen-dong-van-hoa/phat-dong-giai-thuong-anh-va-video-viet-nam-hanh-phuc-i769190/