"Peace" in happiness with Sen

The lotus flower, which grows in dark mud yet still emits a fragrant aroma, is a symbol of the soul, character, and willpower of the Vietnamese people. Each lotus season, many people heal their souls in different ways.

Through the "Happy Vietnam 2025" Award , Vietnam.vn presents to you the video titled "Yen" by author Viet Hung Nguyen . The work was photographed in Yen Phu, Nguyen Trung Truc Ward, Hanoi .

In the fast-paced, stressful rhythm of modern life, people are increasingly facing pressure, stress, and a disconnect from themselves. Amidst this chaos, many are seeking refuge in nature, in peaceful spaces for healing. One of the increasingly popular "natural therapies" is arranging and admiring lotus flowers. More than just a relaxing activity, it offers profound spiritual value, helping individuals find inner balance, heal wounds, and restore vitality.

Yen - This is a workshop organized by a group of women who love beauty, especially lotus flowers. Here, people meet, socialize, share life stories, learn about lotus flowers, and participate in activities like flower arranging and making lotus-infused tea. The video captures gentle, authentic moments of people and space set to the music of "Is Peace Too Expensive?" by artist Khiem.

We invite readers and photographers from Vietnam and abroad to continue submitting their photos and videos to participate in the "Happy Vietnam 2025 " Award. The award is organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in collaboration with the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists and Vietnam Television . Through this, we aim to further introduce and promote the image of Vietnam, its people, cultural values, and natural beauty throughout the country; to awaken national pride and self-respect, and to inspire a desire for development among all segments of the Vietnamese population, working together to build a more prosperous, thriving, and happy Vietnam.

Submission deadline: From May 22, 2025 to September 30, 2025. Entries can be submitted online at : https://happy.vietnam.vn

Eligible participants: Vietnamese citizens and foreigners aged 15 and above.

The awards consist of two categories: photos and videos.

Each competition category (photos and videos) will have one First Prize worth VND 50,000,000, two Second Prizes worth VND 30,000,000, three Third Prizes worth VND 15,000,000, ten Consolation Prizes worth VND 5,000,000, and one Most Voted Award worth VND 5,000,000.

The organizers encourage and will award a creative prize of VND 20,000,000 in each category (photos and videos) to works with new and creative ideas in terms of content and presentation.

In addition, the organizing committee will award monthly prizes, including first, second, and third prizes, to the works with the highest number of votes in each category each month.

The judging panel selected the winners through two rounds of preliminary and final judging, conducted both online and in person.

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