Creative playground for students in the West

Contest entry by students of class 12A2, U Minh Thuong Secondary and High School, Kien Giang. Photo: Can Tho Vietnam-USA College

Attraction from familiar and meaningful topics

"Our youth is..." is not simply a photo contest, but also an opportunity for students to share meaningful moments of their school years. The contest theme suggests a variety of content, from memories associated with the classroom, friends, teachers to extracurricular activities, cultural exchanges, arts, sports or dreams about the future.

With the creativity and sensitivity of youth, the contestants have brought many unique works, full of personal imprints. The photos not only reflect beautiful moments but also convey meaningful messages about friendship, teacher-student relationships, connections and youthful ambitions. Some works also use the art of storytelling through images, integrating emotions and stories behind each frame, creating an emotional and colorful contest.

Contest entry by class 12C2, Phan Ngoc Hien High School, Ca Mau. Photo: Can Tho Vietnam-USA College

Officially launched on February 22, 2025, after just under a month, the contest received more than 200 entries from middle and high school students in the Western region. Of which, the number of entries from middle schools accounted for 70%, and high schools accounted for 30%. This number shows the strong influence of the contest as well as the interest of young people in this creative activity.

The contest was held on the official fanpage of Can Tho Vietnam-USA College and received positive responses from the online community. In just over a month, the contest attracted more than 3 million views, with more than 600,000 hits. The number of votes and interactions on each entry was also extremely lively, showing the audience's interest and love for the photos.

Playground connecting and spreading youth values

Not only a competition, "Our Youth Are..." is also a space for students in the West to connect with each other and share beautiful stories of their student days. The contest photos are not just images but also stories and the most genuine emotions of student life.

Some outstanding works capture innocent, joyful moments with friends, lively study hours or quiet moments of contemplation about the future. There are photos that evoke memories of times practicing art together, club activities or simply natural moments in the classroom, on the schoolyard. It is these everyday images that create a special appeal for the contest.

Many contestants shared that through the contest, they had the opportunity to look back on their beautiful memories, realize the value of friendship, teacher-student relationships, and cherish their school days. The contest also helped students express their personalities and creativity through the way they chose their shooting angles, told stories through images, and even the messages conveyed in each photo.

Contest entry by class 9A1, Him Lam Boarding School for Ethnic Minorities, Hau Giang. Photo: Can Tho Vietnam-USA College

With impressive numbers and enthusiastic participation of students from schools, the contest is also an activity with strong inspirational value, helping young people have the opportunity to express themselves, practice creative thinking, and create a community connected by positive spiritual values.

In addition, the contest also contributes to raising awareness about the importance of preserving meaningful moments in life. Each photo submitted to the contest is not just a picture but also a story, a part of the memory that when looking back, you will appreciate your youth more.

After more than a month of exciting competition, the contest "Our Youth Are..." season 3 will end on April 16, 2025 with the announcement and award ceremony for the best works.

“With the success of this year’s season, we hope that the contest will continue to be maintained and expanded in the coming years, creating opportunities for more young people to participate and share their stories. “Our Youth Are...” is not only a contest but has become an emotional meeting place for young people, where everyone can preserve and spread their best moments,” said a representative of the Organizing Committee.

The Dinh

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/san-choi-sang-tao-cua-hoc-sinh-mien-tay-2384422.html