HCM City seeks architectural plan for Reunification Monument
The work aims to honour the contribution of the Party, President Ho Chi Minh, soldiers and people in the struggle for independence and national reunification. It also shows gratitude to people around the world who supported Vietnam during the resistance war.
A bird's eye view of the Thu Thiem New Urban Area. (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNS/VNA) - The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports has launched a contest to seek an architectural plan for the Reunification Monument, which will be located at Central Lake Park in the Thu Thiem New Urban Area.
The monument will be a signature architectural construction in the new financial centre of the city, conveying the country’s historical, cultural and humanitarian values.
The work aims to honour the contribution of the Party, President Ho Chi Minh, soldiers and people in the struggle for independence and national reunification. It also shows gratitude to people around the world who supported Vietnam during the resistance war.
All organisations and individuals working in the fields of fine arts, sculpture and architecture across Vietnam are encouraged to participate in the contest.
The monument must be made of sustainable materials with harmonious colour combinations.
Contestants can send plans and drawings of their works to the city’s Project Management Board for Investment and Construction of Civil and Industrial Works at 5 Phung Khac Khoan Street in Saigon ward, or contact email at bqlddcn@tphcm.gov.vn by the end of August.
The art council will select the three finalists, who will be given 30 million VND (1,147 USD) each to build 3D models of their works. The models will be displayed at the city Exhibition Hall in seven days to collect public opinion.
The winner will be chosen by the art council and the municipal People’s Committee.
The winner will be awarded a prize of 200 million VND (7,650 USD), while the second and third runners-up will receive 150 million VND and 100 million VND, respectively./.
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