Review and summarize VAPA activities in 2024

(NADS) - On the morning of November 15, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists held the 13th Executive Committee Meeting of the 9th term. Associate Professor, Doctor, musician Do Hong Quan, Chairman of the Vietnam Union of Literature and Arts Associations attended and directed the Conference.

Associate Professor, Doctor, musician Do Hong Quan, Chairman of the Vietnam Union of Literature and Arts Associations, spoke at the Conference.

Delegates attending the Conference also included: Mr. Ma The Anh, Director of the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibitions, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism; Mr. Dinh Van Thuan, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture and Arts, Central Propaganda Department; representative of the Department of Non-Governmental Organizations, Ministry of Home Affairs; representative of the Central Organizing Committee...

The conference was attended by all 11 members of the Executive Committee, chaired by National Assembly member, Artist Tran Thi Thu Dong, Vice President of the Vietnam Union of Literature and Arts Associations, President of the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists.

National Assembly Delegate, Artist Tran Thi Thu Dong, Vice President of the Vietnam Union of Literature and Arts Associations, President of the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists chaired the Conference.

In 2024, Vietnamese Photography is associated with many major events of the country such as the 70th Anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory, the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital and activities to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of National Reunification, and the implementation of the 10th Congress Plan.

The Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists successfully organized the Conference of the Branch Presidents of the North and South regions: the South (from Da Nang and below) and the Discussion on "Development orientation of Vietnamese photography" in Buon Ma Thuot city, Dak Lak province from March 9 to 13, 2024; the North (from Thua Thien Hue and below from October 6 to 10, 2024), the Discussion on Development orientation of Vietnamese photography in Vinh city, Nghe An province.

Continue to closely coordinate with departments, ministries and branches to organize national art photography competitions: Vietnam Art Photography Competition 2024 (in coordination with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism); The 3rd National Art Photography Competition and Exhibition "Proud of a Border Strip" (in coordination with the Central Propaganda Department); Photo and video competition "Happy Vietnam - Happy Vietnam 2024" (in coordination with the Ministry of Information and Communications); a number of other competitions in coordination with large corporations, companies and units: EVN Electricity Group, Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group...

The Executive Committee, professional committees and the Art Council of the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists will continue the following activities: reviewing the Excellent Photography Award; reviewing Creative Support; reviewing the conferment of Artist Titles; reviewing the admission of new members; reviewing and selecting typical works commemorating the 50th anniversary of national reunification; and holding a summary meeting of the Councils and committees of the Association in the following working sessions from November 15 to 19.