Messenger of peace on international mission

On the morning of June 29, the ceremony to send off Level 2 Field Hospital No. 5 and Engineering Team No. 2 to the United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan and Abyei took place at Tan Son Nhat Airport. Participating in the United Nations peacekeeping mission in 2023 are 63 soldiers of Level 2 Field Hospital No. 5 and 184 soldiers of Engineering Team No. 2. Not afraid of difficulties, the soldiers not only demonstrate to the world the level of the Vietnam People's Army, but also are ambassadors representing the peace-loving and chivalrous Vietnamese people.

Vietnam.vn would like to introduce to you the photo collection “Messenger of Peace” on his way to perform international duties” by author Vo Hoang Trieu at the Field Hospital departure ceremony. The photo collection was submitted by the author to the Photo and Video Contest “Happy Vietnam”, organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications.

The mission of each messenger is completed with the encouragement and companionship of his wives.

Female ambassador firmly believes in dedicating herself far from the Fatherland for the happiness of her mother

The soldiers were radiant as they marched, ready to set out on the mission entrusted to them by the Party, State and people.

Handshakes and words of encouragement from relatives before leaving for duty.

The lingering moments.

Confidence.

Peacekeepers were transported by Royal Australian Army C-17 aircraft to Africa for their missions.

Take a souvenir photo with the Peacekeepers before boarding the plane.

The baggage that you carry with you is national pride, solidarity, initiative, creativity, professionalism and the noble qualities of "Uncle Ho's soldiers" in the new era. With the companionship of the United Nations and friendly countries, the support of international partners, you will make effective and practical contributions to regional and international peace and security, enhance the country's position and prestige, affirm a responsible Vietnam, the Vietnamese people love peace and have a sense of noble duty, the aspiration of all people around the world to live in peace, stability, safety and prosperity".

In 2024, the Photo and Video Contest "Happy Vietnam - Happy Vietnam" continues to be organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications in coordination with the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists on the website.   https://happy.vietnam.vn is open to all Vietnamese citizens and foreigners aged 15 and over. The contest aims to honor individuals and groups with positive information products, making practical contributions to the propaganda and promotion of a beautiful image of Vietnam to the world. Thereby helping people in the country, compatriots abroad and international friends access authentic images of the country, Vietnamese people, Vietnam's achievements in ensuring human rights, towards a happy Vietnam.

Each contest category (photo and video) has the following prizes and prize values:
– 01 Gold Medal: 70,000,000 VND
– 02 Silver Medals: 20,000,000 VND
– 03 Bronze Medals: 10,000,000 VND
– 10 Consolation prizes: 5,000,000 VND
– 01 most voted work: 5,000,000 VND
The winning authors will be invited by the Organizing Committee to attend the announcement ceremony and award prizes and certificates on live television broadcast of Vietnam Television.

Vietnam.vn