Honoring valuable moments in the country's development journey

Attending the celebration and award ceremony were comrades: Nguyen Minh Triet, former Politburo member, former President; Truong Tan Sang, former Politburo member, former President; Mai Van Chinh, member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Prime Minister; Le Thanh Hai, former leader of Ho Chi Minh City; Huynh Thanh Dat, member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Education Commission; Vu Hai Quan, member of the Party Central Committee, Director of Ho Chi Minh City National University.

Comrade Mai Van Chinh, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Prime Minister, presented awards to the authors and first prize winning works.

Also attending were comrades: Nguyen Thi Le, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council; Nguyen Ho Hai, Secretary of the Ca Mau Provincial Party Committee, former Standing Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee; Pham Chanh Truc, former Standing Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, former Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council; Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, former member of the Party Central Committee, former Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee; Nguyen Thanh Phong, former member of the Party Central Committee, former Deputy Head of the Central Economic Commission, former Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, former Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee.

Also attending the ceremony were comrades: Nguyen Van Dua, former Standing Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee; Pham Phuong Thao, former Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, former Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council; Nguyen Thi Quyet Tam, former Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, former Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council; Vo Thi Dung, former Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee.

Comrade Tang Huu Phong, Deputy Head of the Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee and Comrade Nguyen Tan Phong, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Journalists Association, presented awards to the authors and works that won second prize.

Also attending the ceremony were comrades: Phan Nguyen Nhu Khue, member of the Standing Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee; Tran Kim Yen, member of the Standing Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, Chairman of the Inspection Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee; Nguyen Manh Cuong, member of the Standing Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, Head of the Propaganda and Education Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee; Than Thi Thu, former member of the Standing Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, former Head of the Propaganda and Education Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee; Tran Thi Dieu Thuy, member of the City Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee; Lam Dinh Thang, member of the City Party Committee, Director of the Department of Science and Technology of the Ho Chi Minh City.

The Land of a Thousand Flowers Photo Contest was organized by SGGP Newspaper and the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists (VAPA). After more than 6 months of launching, the contest attracted 591 participants with 6,357 outstanding photographic works.

Comrade Lam Dinh Thang, Member of the City Party Committee, Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Ho Chi Minh City and Comrade Nguyen Van Hieu, Director of the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City presented awards to the authors and works that won third prize.

The Land of a Thousand Flowers is a rare photo contest with 5 main themes : Achievements, Dedication, A Thousand Miles of Mountains and Rivers, Green Development, and For Children - linking a journey from the past to the present and towards the future, contributing to reflecting and introducing a peaceful and developing Vietnam through images. With its humanistic meaning and high spread, the contest received enthusiastic responses from many photography lovers across the country.

This is an opportunity to share valuable moments, tell vivid visual stories, and contribute to the collection of visual documents about the development process of Ho Chi Minh City and a prosperous Vietnam over the past 50 years.

Evaluating the artistic quality of the contest, Photographer Tran Thi Thu Dong, President of the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists, affirmed: The artistic quality of the contest is clearly demonstrated through the creativity and sophistication in each work. Photographers not only focus on composition and lighting but also exploit the depth of emotions, creating highly artistic photos. Each frame is not only a recording of a moment but also a harmonious combination of photographic techniques and artistic spirit, resulting in works that have lasting vitality over time.

“With the harmonious combination of art and historical value, The Land of a Thousand Flowers goes beyond the scope of a competition, making an important mark in the country's photography movement. The entries become valuable documents, contributing to marking a period of brilliant development of the country. The jury closely follows the content of each theme to evaluate, judge, and select, in general reflecting the journey of change to develop and grow the country after 50 years of unification,” emphasized the Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists.

Deputy Editor-in-Chief in charge of SGGP Newspaper Nguyen Khac Van presents medals to the authors

President of Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists Tran Thi Thu Dong presents medals to the authors

VAPA awards medals and certificates to award-winning authors and works

After 2 preliminary and final rounds, the Jury selected 131 works for the Exhibition round. As a result, 34 best works were awarded according to 5 theme groups. In which, the theme of Thousand Miles of Mountains and Rivers increased by 1 Encouragement Prize (including 1 First Prize, 1 Second Prize, 2 Third Prizes and 4 Encouragement Prizes). Each Achievement and Dedication theme has 1 First Prize, 1 Second Prize, 2 Third Prizes and 3 Encouragement Prizes. The Green Development theme has no First Prize and 1 Second Prize, 2 Third Prizes and 3 Encouragement Prizes. The For Children theme has 1 First Prize, 1 Second Prize, 2 Third Prizes and 2 Encouragement Prizes. The total value of the prize is equivalent to 600 million VND.

Deputy Editor-in-Chief of SGGP Newspaper Nguyen Thanh Loi and Nguyen Ngoc Anh presented commemorative medals to the contest sponsors.

In addition, among the Top 131 works entering the Exhibition round awarded VAPA Certificates, the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists awarded 2 gold medals, 4 silver medals, 6 bronze medals and 8 consolation prizes to 20 excellent artistic photography works.

CONTEST RESULTS

1- Theme of DEDICATION

First Prize: Responsibility is not just anyone's - Author: Tran Hung Dao

Second Prize: The gentle moment of a female green beret soldier - Author: Nguyen Dinh Dam

Third Prize: For a Peaceful Life - Author: Nguyen Tien Anh Tuan

Third Prize: I Love Vietnam - Author: Tran Thanh Hai

Encouragement Prize: Flood-proof ferry - Author: Nguyen Trung Truc

Encouragement Prize: Metro Tunnel Construction - Author: Vo Van Hoang

Encouragement Prize: Vietnamese soldiers help people in Kampong Chhnang (Cambodia) return home - Author: Van Ngoc Nhuan

2- Theme: THOUSAND MILES OF COUNTRY AND MOUNTAINS

First Prize: Ca Mau Cape - Author: Huynh Lam

Second Prize: Tuy Phong Fishing Village - Author: Kha Thanh Tri Dat

Third Prize: Dawn on Fansipan Peak - Author: Huynh Phuc Hau

Third Prize: Night on the Heritage Bay - Author: Pham Quoc Dung

Encouragement Prize: Shield for a peaceful life - Author: Cao Nguyen Vu

Encouragement Prize: Heart of the Sea - Ly Son - Author: Cao Nguyen Vu

Encouragement Prize: Fireworks moment at the opening ceremony of Hue Festival - Author: Le Dinh Hoang

Encouragement Prize: Competition - Author: Le Dinh Nhon

3- GREEN DEVELOPMENT Theme

Second Prize: The dream of the "green silk strip" Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe - Author: Nguyen Minh Tan

Third Prize: Solar Power on Dau Tieng Lake - Author: Pham Quoc Hung

Third Prize: Green Energy in Harmony with Nature - Author: Dang Nguyen Anh Khoi

Encouragement Prize: The Midlands Awakens - Author: Bui Viet Duc

Encouragement Prize: New Day on Clear Lake - Author: Nguyen Huu Thu

Encouragement Prize: Land of Rebirth - Author: Nguyen Tan Diep

4- Topic ACHIEVEMENTS

First Prize: Cable-stayed bridge on the land of Nine Dragons - Author: Nguyen Vinh Hien

Second Prize: Pride of Vietnam Air Force - Author: Vu Ngoc Hoang

Third Prize: Energy Sky - Author: Dinh Huu Ngot

Third Prize: Ho Chi Minh City celebrates 79 years of Independence Day - Author: Nguyen Van Phung

Encouragement Prize: Vietnam-Soviet International Space Flight Team - Author: Pham Tien Dung

Encouragement Prize: Gateway to the Port City - Author: Vu Van Lam

Encouragement Prize: Successful installation of 72-ton impeller, Tri An Hydropower Plant - Author: Nguyen Viet Binh

5- Theme FOR CHILDREN

First Prize: Green Future Lesson - Author: Nguyen Minh Quang

Second Prize: For Childhood - Author: Hieu Minh Vu

Third Prize: Children learn computer - Author: Pham Thuan

Third Prize: Swimming Lesson - Author: Tran Van Tuy

Encouragement Prize: Our Spring - Author: Nguyen Huu Thong

Encouragement Prize: Bringing the light of knowledge through a mobile library - Author: Nguyen Van Ky Nam

* Among the Top 131 works entering the Exhibition round and receiving VAPA Certificates, the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists also decided to award 2 gold medals, 4 silver medals, 6 bronze medals and 8 consolation prizes to 20 outstanding works of art photography.

Two Gold Medals were awarded to the work:

1. The dream of the "green silk strip" Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe by author Nguyen Minh Tan

2. Ho Chi Minh City celebrates the 79th anniversary of Independence Day by author Nguyen Van Phung

Four Silver Medals were awarded to the works:

1. Green Future Lesson by author Nguyen Minh Quang

2. Ca Mau Cape by author Huynh Lam

3. For a peaceful life by author Nguyen Tien Anh Tuan

4. Cable-stayed bridge on the land of Nine Dragons by author Nguyen Vinh Hien

Six Bronze Medals were awarded to the works:

1. Dawn on Fansipan peak by Huynh Phuc Hau

2. Author Tran Hung Dao 's responsibility is not his own

3. Night on the Heritage Bay by author Pham Quoc Dung

4. I love Vietnam by author Tran Thanh Hai

5. Pride of Vietnam Air Force by Vu Ngoc Hoang

6. Tuy Phong fishing village by author Kha Thanh Tri Dat

Eight works were awarded Encouragement Prizes:

1. The gentle moment of the female green beret soldier by author Nguyen Dinh Dam

2. Gateway to the port city by author Vu Van Lam

3. Competition by author Le Dinh Nhon

4. Fireworks moment at the opening ceremony of Hue Festival by author Le Dinh Hoang

5. Shield for a peaceful life by author Cao Nguyen Vu

6. Flood-proof ferry by Nguyen Trung Truc

7. Swimming Lesson by Tran Van Tuy

8. Green energy blends into nature by author Dang Nguyen Anh Khoi

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/ton-vinh-nhung-khoanh-khac-gia-tri-ve-hanh-trinh-phat-trien-cua-dat-nuoc-post793538.html