Art photos from 27th national contest showcased in Hai Phong

Wednesday, January 14, 2015 16:58

Selected entries to the 27th National Art Photo Contest are beingexhibited at the Centre for Fine Art and Exhibition in the northernport city of Hai Phong after being on display in resort Da Lat city, theCentral Highlands province of Lam Dong.

According to theorganisers - the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibitionunder the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Hai PhongDepartment of Culture, Sports and Tourism - 198 photos were chosen from6,718 works that 1,046 professional and amateur photographersnationwide sent to the Contest.

Among the entries, 1,430photos feature the Central Highlands’ beauty and 1,325 others capturethe sea and islands of Vietnam, reflecting patriotism and stronglyaffirming the nation’s sacred sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) andTruong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos.

The display vividly depictsthe beauty of landscapes possessed by Vietnam and Vietnamese people’slives as well as highlighting outstanding achievements in thenation-building and defence cause.
At the 7 th Art PhotoContest, the Organising Board awarded two gold, four silver, six bronzemedals, and 14 consolation prizes to outstanding works.

Two gold medals went to “Chord” by Tran Thi Minh Ha from Ho Chi Minh City and “Start” by Phung Duc Dung from Da Nang city.

The Hai Phong exhibition will run until January 22.-VNA

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