The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has decided to hold the first ever Vietnam International Photography Festival.
A view of Trang An boat wharf (Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn) The
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has decided to hold the first ever
Vietnam International Photography Festival.
The event comprises a
competition to select a logo for the festival, an exhibition in Ninh Binh showcasing
250 photos of Vietnam through the lens of foreign photographers, and a host of
symposiums.
The festival, part of
activities during the 2021 National Tourism Year in Ninh Binh, is hoped to build
brand for Vietnamese photography, thereby promoting the country’s image and
enhancing international exchanges through photography.
Call for entries is
scheduled for May and June, while photo selection in September. The award
ceremony and exhibition will be held later this year./.