HaiDuong (VNA) – The Red River Delta province of Hai Duong haslaunched a design contest to create a symbolic work of the locality.
The work must be 25-50 metres high, featuring the history, culture, economy andsocial identities of the land and people of Hai Duong, said Nguyen Thi VietNga, Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Other requirements for the entries include the feasibility of construction andharmony with the local master plan.
Each designer or group can submit a maximum of three original designs.
The organisers will receive entries from November 15-30 at 73 Bach Dang street,Hai Duong city, and announce the results in early 2020, with the winner receiving300 million VND (12,900 USD).
The work is set to be built at the intersection of Hanoi-Hai Phong Expresswayand National Highway 38B in Toan Thang commune, Gia Loc district.
Hai Duong, formerly called “Thanh Dong” – meaning the city to the east of ThangLong royal citadel – is well-known for its rich culture, both tangible andintangible, which is typical of the Red River Delta. The province is a cradleof cheo (traditional opera), ca tru (ceremonial singing), chau van (spiritual singing)and water puppetry.
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At the launching ceremony (Source: ) 
