(NADS) - Celebrating the 49th anniversary of the victory of Buon Ma Thuot City and the 71st anniversary of Vietnam Photography Tradition Day, on March 10, 2024, the Dak Lak Provincial Literature and Arts Association launched the photo contest "Dak Lak - Convergence and Identity" to encourage creative photographers, create favorable conditions to honor and spread the spirit of solidarity in 120 years of development, towards the goal of building a rich and beautiful Dak Lak by 2045. The contest takes place from March 15 to September 30, 2024.
Attending the opening ceremony were Ms. Tran Thi Thu Dong - Vice President of the Vietnam Union of Literature and Arts Associations, President of the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists , Member of the 15th National Assembly of Vietnam; Mr. Thai Hong Ha - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism; leaders of Dak Lak province's departments and branches; Writer Nie Thanh Mai - Vice President of the Vietnam Association of Literature and Arts of Ethnic Minorities - President of the Dak Lak Association of Literature and Arts and 35 heads of NSNA branches of 26 provinces/cities.
At the ceremony, Writer Nie Thanh Mai, Chairman of the Dak Lak Literature and Arts Association, said: 2024 is not only the 120th anniversary of the founding of Dak Lak province, but also marks an important decision in completing the goals of the 5-year socio-economic development, defense and security plan (2021 - 2025). This not only creates a solid foundation for implementing the Resolution of the 17th Provincial Party Congress, but also promotes the spirit of solidarity and historical achievements.
In order to express gratitude and honor the achievements, the Dak Lak Literature and Arts Association, in coordination with the Provincial People's Committee and the Steering Committee, organized activities to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the founding of Dak Lak province, the 84th anniversary of the founding of the Provincial Party Committee (November 23, 1940 - November 23, 2024); the 49th anniversary of the Buon Ma Thuot victory (March 10, 1975 - March 10, 2024). Within this framework, the Artistic Photography Contest and Exhibition "Dak Lak - Convergence and Identity" will take place.
"The contest is not only an important cultural and artistic event but also an opportunity to look back on the glorious journey of fighting and victory of the people of Dak Lak in the common journey with the history of the Vietnamese nation. The contest is also an opportunity to renew patriotism, revolutionary heroism, and evoke national pride," said writer Nie Thanh Mai.
Through the Contest, the Organizing Committee hopes to create favorable conditions for creative photographers, so that they can express the beauty of the land and people of Dak Lak and emphasize the prestigious position of the province over 120 years of development. The Contest will also help to strongly spread the image of a modern Dak Lak, which is striving and will strive for the goal of "Building a rich, civilized, and unique Dak Lak province" by 2045.
The contest officially started on March 15, 2024 and will end on September 30, 2024. The Organizing Committee calls for attention, participation and active support from the community of photography artists and the public inside and outside the province. The summary and award ceremony will take place in Buon Ma Thuot City in November 2024.
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