On the morning of October 20, in Nha Trang Ward, Khanh Hoa Province, the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibitions (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism), in coordination with the Khanh Hoa Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists, organized the opening ceremony of the exhibition and award presentation for the Vietnam Art Photography Contest 2026. Attending the event were comrades: Ta Quang Dong - Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism; Nguyen Long Bien - Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Standing Vice Chairman of the Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee; leaders of the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibitions, the Department of Culture and Arts (Central Commission for Information and Education), and the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists.
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| Deputy Minister Ta Quang Dong and Standing Vice Chairman of the Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Long Bien present gold medals to the three winning authors. |
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| Deputy Minister Ta Quang Dong, Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Long Bien, and delegates cut the ribbon to open the exhibition. |
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| The organizing committee presents silver medals to the winning authors. |
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| The organizing committee presents bronze medals to the winning authors. |
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong emphasized that the 2026 Vietnam Art Photo Contest and Exhibition is an occasion to review creative achievements, while also demonstrating the continuous evolution and renewal of Vietnamese photography in both content and expression methods. Artists have increasingly taken the initiative to explore new perspectives and approaches to create works of substantial content and artistic value, contributing to preserving, reflecting, and spreading beautiful images of Vietnam's land and people. The number of entries submitted this year is a testament to the interest, passion for the profession, and creative spirit of photographers. Therefore, the works featured in the exhibition are not merely the results of a contest; they are also slices of life captured by artists through their love, observation, and personal perceptions.
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| Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong speaks at the opening ceremony. |
Deputy Minister Ta Quang Dong expressed his hope that the Vietnam Art Photo Contest and Exhibition will continue to attract wide public interest and engage many photographic artists; become a forum connecting the Vietnamese photography community where new ideas and perspectives are showcased; and contribute to promoting the image of Vietnam's country and people as well as the development of the nation's cultural industry.
On behalf of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Deputy Minister Ta Quang Dong thanked the Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee, the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists, and relevant agencies for their coordinated organization; photographic artists across the country for their enthusiastic participation; and the Art Council for working seriously, objectively, and impartially. The Deputy Minister congratulated the authors whose works were awarded and exhibited, while expressing hope that this recognition will further motivate artists to produce many valuable works to serve the public.
Delivering his welcoming remarks, Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Long Bien emphasized: Khanh Hoa is a land rich in historical and cultural traditions, endowed by nature with a long coastline, deep blue bays, majestic mountains, and many distinctive cultural heritage sites. It is also a confluence and cultural intersection of various ethnic groups, with industrious, creative, gentle, and hospitable people. Throughout its development journey, the province has always treasured traditional cultural values, aiming to build a rich, healthy cultural environment; unleash human creativity; and link cultural development with tourism and sustainable socio-economic development.
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| Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Long Bien delivers welcoming remarks. |
According to Comrade Nguyen Long Bien, being chosen as the co-organizing locality for the Vietnam Art Photo Contest and Exhibition 2026 is both an honor and a precious opportunity for Khanh Hoa to introduce to artists, delegates, and the public the beauty of its land, people, and culture, along with the province's development potential. The province hopes that from encounters, creative journeys, and emotions in Khanh Hoa, photographic artists will continue to devote their affection, care, and creative perspectives to this land, thereby spreading more widely the image of Khanh Hoa with its blue sea, golden sunshine, rich cultural identity, and aspiration to rise to domestic and international audiences. Comrade Nguyen Long Bien also emphasized that the exhibition will provide the public, especially the younger generation, with more opportunities to access and appreciate photographic art, thereby nurturing love for the homeland and country, raising awareness of preserving cultural heritage, protecting nature, and cherishing the fine values of life.
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| Deputy Minister Ta Quang Dong, Comrade Nguyen Long Bien, and delegates visit the exhibition. |
Established in 2000 and held biennially, the Vietnam Art Photo Contest and Exhibition has become a deeply meaningful artistic activity. The contest contributes to fostering a professional, healthy creative environment, sparking the creative spirit of photographic artists, while meeting the increasingly diverse art appreciation needs of the public, and discovering and honoring high-quality works rich in aesthetic and humanistic values.
XUAN THANH
