Le Truong Giang, head of the organising board, launches the contest. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Amateur and professional photographers have been invited tosubmit photos for a heritage contest launched in Hanoi on January 26.
With the title of Heritage Itinerary, the contest aims to feature the richnessand diversity of Vietnam’s cultural heritage and people. Participants can sendtheir entries from March 1 to August 31.
Vietnam Heritage Magazine is hosting the contest for the sixth time. It isseeking photos featuring the beauty of Vietnam’s nature, culture and people,according to Le Truong Giang, editor-in-chief of the magazine.
As entrants taking part in two categories, Photo Album and Cover Photo, thebest photos will be published in the magazine.
As the magazine is run by Vietnam Airlines, this year photographers can alsosubmit photos taken in countries the airline visits.
The jury board includes Vu Quoc Khanh, chairman of the Vietnam Association ofPhotographic Artists (VAPA); Vi Kien Thanh, head of the Department of FineArts, Photography and Exhibition; Nguyen Thai Thien, vice chairman of theAuthority of Press (Ministry of Information and Communications); Dinh Thi Cam Ly,editor of the Vietnam Heritage Magazine; and Nguyen Viet Thanh, Viet Nam Newsphotojournalist. “Weencourage young photographers to discover new angles,” Thanh said. “We alsowelcome participants in the Photo Album category (10-15 photos) because webelieve it requires much creativity, effort and intelligence.”
Photo tours will be organised to the north-eastern region, the southern borderregion bounded by Laos and the south-western region with support from FordVietnam and Leica Boutique.
Leica Boutique will co-operate with the organising board to organise photo workshopsduring the contest. - VNA
The Vietnam Association of River Basin and Coast Protection plans to publish 300 photo books of the Son Tra Nature Reserve in the central city of Da Nang to raise funds for protecting its biodiversity.
An overseas Vietnamese in Australia has purchased the printed version of the photo titled “World’s most beautiful old woman” by French photographer Réhahn Croquevielle for 30,000 USD.
An exhibition displaying 37 art photos promoting the values and diversity of Vietnamese people and culture by renowned French photographer Réhahn has opened in HCM City.
A photo exhibition about the Mau Than Offensive in Spring 1968 has opened at the Ho Chi Minh City Photography Association as part of the city’s cultural activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the event.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
Le Truong Giang, head of the organising board, launches the contest. (Photo: VNA)
