Creative challenges for the new generation

(NLDO) - On the occasion of the opening of metro line 1, the Department of Information and Communications of Ho Chi Minh City launched a contest with the theme "Touching the future with metro".

The program aims to harness the creative power of digital content creators, while spreading the image of the metro line as a symbol of a modern and sustainably developed city.

The contest “Touch the future with metro” takes place from December 22, 2024 to January 20, 2025. The closing and award ceremony will be held on January 22, 2025.

The “Touch the future with metro” contest will take place from December 22, 2024 to January 20, 2025. The closing and award ceremony will be held on January 22, 2025. The contest aims to create a playground for individuals and groups with a passion for content creation, contributing to communicating the cultural and economic values ​​of metro line No. 1.

All Vietnamese citizens aged 16 and over can participate, especially those who are passionate about photography, graphic design, writing or video creation. Contestants can participate as individuals, groups (no more than 5 people) or representatives of organizations and businesses.

In addition, entries are posted on platforms such as Facebook Reels, TikTok (with short videos); creative writing (blogs, social media posts); graphic design (posters, infographics, illustrations); and storytelling images. The organizers provide 15 suggested topics for contestants to maximize their creativity.

The award includes two groups: the group for content creators (08 prizes) and the group for multi-channel management media companies (MCN) (02 prizes). Contest entries should be sent to the email address: ttdt.stttt@tphcm.gov.vn.

With a familiar and highly inspirational theme, the Organizing Committee hopes that the contest will attract a large number of content creators, thereby contributing to building the image of metro line 1 as a symbol of innovation and era of Ho Chi Minh City.

People can take Grab for free on the opening day of metro line 1

On the first day of Metro Line 1's official commercial operation, from 4:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Grab will offer free rides on all GrabBike and GrabCar trips worth less than VND50,000 for trips with pick-up or destination points at metro stations.

Users simply need to enter the promo code “METRO1” to enjoy free rides and seamless access to the Metro system.

From December 23 to December 31, the promotion program continues with a discount of VND 20,000 for each GrabBike or GrabCar trip connecting to metro stations between 4am and 11:30pm every day. The code "METRO1" will help people optimize travel costs, while encouraging the use of public transport during the phase when metro line 1 is in stable operation.

Entering January 2025, Grab continues to accompany the metro line with the promotional code "METRO1" reducing 20% ​​of fares for GrabBike and GrabCar trips linked to metro stations.

This is Grab's long-term commitment to supporting people's flexible mobility, encouraging the habit of using public transport and promoting the development of smart transport systems in Ho Chi Minh City.

This incentive program is part of the strategic cooperation agreement between Grab Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City Railway No. 1 Company Limited, the unit directly managing and operating metro line No. 1.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/cham-den-tuong-lai-cung-metro-thach-thuc-sang-tao-cho-the-he-moi-196241220221811628.htm