Organisers present the first prizes to winners of the contest (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – The 16 winners of the Vietnam HeritagePhoto Award 2017 were honoured at an award ceremony on November 21.
Accordingly, Dinh Cong Tam, Ha Van Dong and Ngo Minh Phuong won the firstprizes. Three second prizes, three third prizes and seven consolation prizeswere also presented to the winners.
Speaking at the ceremony, Hoang Trung Thuy, chairman of the jury board, saidthis year’s contest received 3,400 entries from photographers nationwide.
The participants followed the content required by the organising board andexpressed the topics through their eye-catching pictures, he said.
The photos were divided into five categories: Nature (landscapes, marine resources,forest resources, geological resources, plants, wildlife, the environment),Tangible heritage (architecture, sculpture, art, crafts, cultural-historicalrelics, antiques, and national treasures), Intangible heritage (music, dance,festival, folk games, religion), Life (daily life scenes, customs, practices,portraits), and Markets.
The category that received the most entries was Life, in which photographersportray daily life from many interesting angles.
In the category Markets, the entrants brought viewers to markets in differentregions nationwide and expressed the identity, culture and customs of localpeople in each place.
The photo contest is held annually to celebrate the Vietnam NationalHeritage Day on November 23.
On the occasion, the organisers also handed over 100 photos to a charity groupfor a fundraising campaign, which will support people affected by recentfloods.
The same day, an exhibition on 100 photos comprising the winners of theVietnam Heritage Photo Awards 2017 opened in Hanoi. Other exhibitions will beheld in HCM City and the central city of Da Nang on November 22-23.
Meanwhile, about 300 artefacts u🦄nearthed at various sites in the northernprovince of Hai Duong are on display at an exh🌠ibition at the provincial museumto mark Vietnam Culture Heritage Day.
The objects date back to the Ly (1009-1225) and Tran(1226-1400) dynasties.
The province has more than 2,000 sites where manytangible and intangible heritage values are preserved, including 220 belongingto the Ly and Tran dynasties, plus 700 traditional festivals and hundreds oftraditional crafts.
Photos depicting intangible and tangible heritages of Vietnam are on display at the Ho Guom Cultural Information Centre located in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, which gathers many international tourists everyday.
A week themed “Great National Unity – Vietnam’s Cultural Heritage” kicked off at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi on November 18.
Since Buddhism entered Vietnam from India and China thousands of years ago, it has mixed with the nation’s traditions and beliefs, while contributing to shaping the nation’s cultural heritage.
This year’s tournament has gathered over 300 coaches, athletes, and referees from 18 countries and territories, competing in 28 combat weight categories and eight performance categories. Vietnam’s team has 50 athletes, including six from Thai Nguyen province.
It is the first time that the country is to hold a G1-level tournament which is expected to lure more than 100 athletes of 15 countries and regions at Go Vap Gymnasium.
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.
Organisers present the first prizes to winners of the contest (Photo: VNA) 
