'Happy Vietnam 2024' photo and video contest kicks off
WVR - On March 20, the Ministry of Information and Communications and the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists launched the "Happy Vietnam 2024" photo and video contest in response to the International Day of Happiness.
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| Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Thanh Lam speaks at the launching ceremony of the "Happy Vietnam 2024" photo and video contest. (Photo: Vinh Ha) |
The competition was launched on the International Day of Happiness (March 20). Twelve years ago, the United Nations designated this day as the International Day of Happiness, following Bhutan's proposal - a small country in South Asia with a high happiness index based on multiple factors: health, mental well-being, education, environment, and quality of life.
The recognition of the International Happiness Day underscores the role of happiness and satisfaction during sustainable development promotion and poverty reduction, and the importance of happiness and human rights in the policy-making process of each country.
Vietnam is currently one of the 193 United Nations member states committed to supporting and acting, actively and making more efforts to build a world of equality, sustainable development and bringing happiness to mankind
The "Happy Vietnam" photo and video contest is initiated by the Ministry of Information and Communications in response to the International Day of Happiness and the implementation of Decision No. 1079/QD-TTg dated September 14, 2022, in which the Prime Minister approved the communication project on human rights in Vietnam.
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| The launching ceremony of the "Happy Vietnam 2024" photo and video contest draws the online participation of representatives from the 63 localities across the country. (Photo: Vinh Ha) |
Following the success of the first competition in 2023, the Ministry of Information and Communications, in collaboration with the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists and relevant agencies, launched the second competition nationwide to attract participation from a wide range of authors across the country, whether professional or amateur, Vietnamese or foreigners, residing domestically or abroad.
Addressing the launching ceremony, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Thanh Lam said that the contest aims to honour meaningful moments and stories about all aspects of Vietnam’s political, economic, cultural, and social life through photos and videos by domestic and international authors, thus vividly affirming Vietnam's achievements in human rights promotion.
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| “Bay len Viet Nam” (Flying high, Vietnam) is the first-prize winning photo of the “Happy Vietnam 2023” competition. |
It is also expected to promote the image of the land and people of Vietnam to the world, showing the world that Vietnam is a nation of peace, beauty, dynamic development, and happiness, the official said.
This year's contest is one of the focal activities in the Ministry of Information and Communications' human rights communication plan for 2024. After the competition, about 100-150 works entering the final round will be showcased at exhibitions serving external information work inside and outside the country.
"The persuasiveness of the competition comes from the material, stories, and experiences of the authors on all aspects of political, economic, cultural, and social life", the Deputy Minister affirmed. It is the citizens that are the subjects, the beneficiaries of life's values, highlighting the image of Vietnam through photo and video works, hence enhancing the nation's position.
| Detailed information about the "Happy Vietnam 2024" photo and video contest: Individuals of Vietnamese origin residing abroad as well as foreigners from around the globe will be able to submit photos and videos online at https://happy.vietnam.vn from March 20 to August 20, 2024. Criteria for submitted works: - High promotion of the country’ image, Vietnamese people, cultural values, and nature across the nation, arousing national pride and development aspirations in all layers of the population to contribute to building a prosperous and happy Vietnam. - Authentically and vividly reflect the achievements in all aspects of political, economic, cultural, and social life of Vietnam, especially in the renovation, development, and international integration efforts. - Convey valuable knowledge, attract strong public attention, and have wide-ranging influence both domestically and internationally. - Products created from January 1, 2022, to the submission deadline and have not been submitted or awarded at any previous competitions or exhibitions. Prize structure: - 01 Gold Medal: 70 million VND. - 02 Silver Medals: 20 million VND each. - 03 Bronze Medals: 10 million VND each. - 10 Consolation Prizes: 5 million VND each. - 01 Most Voted Work: 5 million VND. |
