In his speech, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Vuong Duy Bien  recognized the significance of the event in reflecting Vietnam’s contributions and integration into the international photographic art scene. 

It gave managers and artists a good chance to share their photographic experience and expertise and introduce pictures portraying the image of Vietnamese people and landscapes to both local and international audiences.

The judging panel selected eight sets of prizes including 48 outstanding photos in different categories.

The Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists (VAPA) won four gold, four silver, and four bronze along with 12 consolation prizes.

The International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP) achieved four gold, four silver, four bronze and 12 highly commended certificates.

Half of the 48 outstanding  photos selected were entered by Vietnamese photographers, three of which were awarded gold medals including Em be Co Tu (The Co Tu kid) by Dang Van No, Dong Ky le hoi que toi (Dong Ky-My hometown’s festival) by Nguyen A and Bat Ca duoi mua (Catching fishes under the rain) by Ngo Thanh Binh.

The Temple of Literature, Hanoi, will display 250 of the 663 artworks and the photo collection will in due course be exhibited at various provinces and cities nationwide.

Following are some awarded photos: