Opening and awarding ceremony of the South Central Coast Art Photography Festival

(NADS) - On the morning of March 29, in Da Nang, the People's Committee of Da Nang city coordinated with the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists and the Union of Literature and Arts Associations of Da Nang city to organize the Opening Exhibition and Award Ceremony of the 29th South Central and Central Highlands Regional Art Photography Festival in 2024.

Delegates cut the ribbon to open the Exhibition

The festival aims to celebrate the 49th anniversary of the Liberation of Da Nang City (March 29, 1975 - March 29, 2024) and towards the 49th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2024). This is the second time that Da Nang City has been honored to host the Festival for photography artists, professional and non-professional photographers from 10 provinces and cities: Da Nang, Binh Dinh, Dak Lak, Dak Nong, Gia Lai, Kon Tum, Phu Yen, Khanh Hoa, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai.

Attending and presenting the awards were: National Assembly Deputy Tran Thi Thu Dong, Vice President of the Vietnam Union of Literature and Arts Associations, President of the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists; Ms. Nguyen Thi Anh Thi, Provincial Party Committee Member, Vice President of the People's Council of Da Nang City; Artist Le Nguyen, Vice President of the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists, President of the Association's Arts Council; Artist Bui Van Tieng, President of the Da Nang Union of Literature and Arts Associations...

The 29th South Central and Central Highlands Art Photography Festival in 2024 will contribute to reflecting the achievements of economy, science and technology, social security, national defense and security, environmental protection, tourism development, enhancing international exchange and integration...; typical advanced examples, studying and following the moral example of Ho Chi Minh; the beauty in the cultural and spiritual life of ethnic minorities in preserving and promoting national cultural identity, serving political tasks well; promoting the photography movement in the South Central and Central Highlands regions, discovering new factors to develop the photography force in provinces and cities in the region and creating opportunities for photographers in the region to exchange, learn from experiences, and at the same time have the opportunity to penetrate the reality of creation in the fields of social life in Da Nang city.

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

Speaking at the ceremony, President of the Vietnam Association of Photographers Tran Thi Thu Dong said: "The South Central and Central Highlands region includes 10 provinces with 130 photographers who are members of the Vietnam Association of Photographers, not counting the large number of freelance photographers of all ages. It can be said that the photography force in the South Central and Central Highlands regions, although not very large, has a long history of achievements, with many famous artists among the top in the country. In 2023, in the region, there was 01 photographer who was honored to receive the State Award for Literature and Arts, Vietnamese Artist Le Van from Quang Nam province."

This year, the Organizing Committee received 2,032 works (166 photo series and 1,866 single photos) from 277 authors. After a rigorous and thorough selection process, the Jury selected 162 works (including 121 single photos, 41 photo series) for exhibition. Of these, 15 works were awarded prizes. Specifically as follows:

STT	PRIZE	WORK	AUTHOR	PROVINCE/CITY
1	GOLD MEDAL	Vietnamese Coffee (Photo Collection)	Nguyen Ngoc Hoa	Gia Lai
2	SILVER MEDAL	At the center of the firestorm (Photo series)	Tran Hung Dao	Pacify
3	SILVER MEDAL	Conquering Dreams (Photo Collection)	Truong Cong Minh	Danang
4	SILVER MEDAL	Bamboo fence to protect the roof of the communal house	Nguyen Linh Vinh Quoc	Gia Lai
5	BRONZE	Bottle basket performance	Nguyen Anh Cuong	Danang
6	BRONZE	Baby Ria plays the piano	Nguyen Ngoc Hoa	Gia Lai
7	BRONZE	Nha Trang - destination of super yachts (Photo series)	Pham Quoc Hung	Khanh Hoa
8	BRONZE	The Flow of Time (Photo Gallery)	Nguyen Hieu	Quang Nam
9	CONGRATULATION PRIZE	Stars over the Spratly Islands	Huynh Van Truyen	Danang
10	CONGRATULATION PRIZE	Photo album - The art of ancient opera	Nguyen Duc Hoang	Danang
11	CONGRATULATION PRIZE	Ba Na Hill - paradise on earth	Nguyen Thanh Hiep	Danang
12	CONGRATULATION PRIZE	Family reunion	Bui Van Co	Dak Lak
13	CONGRATULATION PRIZE	Sharing the same joy	Ho Anh Tien	Dak Lak
14	CONGRATULATION PRIZE	Pile up dry coffee beans	Nguyen Quang Thanh	Gia Lai
15	CONGRATULATION PRIZE	The way back	Huynh Ha	Quang Nam

See the winning entries here.

View the exhibition works here.

The works in the award series are the result of a rigorous selection process by the Jury, so that the photo series must be beautiful, new and not duplicate the photos published in previous years. The medals are awarded to outstanding works of the contest, not only because of their diverse camera angles and perfect techniques but also because they carry the message: The country - People of the South Central Coast and the Central Highlands are striving to develop their economy and society, striving for integration and development, NSNA Thu Dong assessed.

The photo exhibition runs until May 2, 2024.