The contest is chaired by the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army, and coordinating units include: Central Propaganda Department; Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism; Ministry of Information and Communications; Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists; Implemented by the Vietnam Journalists Association, Propaganda Department, and General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army.
The contest aims to contribute to propagating and affirming the correct policies and guidelines of the Party and State on military and national defense, building the Vietnam People’s Army, building a strong all-people national defense, building The “people’s heart position” is solid. Thereby, raising awareness of officers, soldiers and people of all walks of life about the position, role, functions and tasks of the Army; foster and enhance the spirit of patriotism, national pride, and sense of responsibility of the entire army and people, especially the young generation, in participating in building a lean, compact, strong, and modern Army that meets the requirements Demanding the task of building and protecting the Fatherland in the new situation…
The competition is open to professional and non-professional journalists and photographers; Vietnamese citizens living, working, and studying at home and abroad; escorting foreigners living, working, studying, and working in Vietnam; officers and soldiers of the people’s armed forces.
According to the Organizing Committee, the works submitted to participate are works that reflect typical military, defense, and foreign affairs events and activities; the image of building a refined, compact, strong and modern Vietnam People’s Army; building an all-people national defense, building an all-people national defense posture associated with a solid people’s security posture; carry out the functions and tasks of the army in the cause of building and protecting the socialist Vietnamese Fatherland; Promoting the good qualities of “Uncle Ho’s soldiers” in the new era; The military’s activities participate in socio-economic development associated with strengthening national defense and security, building a grassroots political system, maintaining political stability, social order and safety in the areas , regions of the country.
At the same time, the works also reflect the results, experiences, good models, and creative ways of doing activities of officers and soldiers of the entire army performing training tasks, combat readiness, and public activities. Party work, political work, logistics and technical work; Mass mobilization work, helping people build new rural areas, eliminate hunger and reduce poverty, prevent natural disasters, epidemics, and rescue; work in the rear of the Army, war invalids and martyrs; The army participates in the United Nations peacekeeping force, overcoming the consequences of war…
Works participating in the contest are single photos or set photos, color photos or black and white photos. Each author can submit no more than 5 works to participate in the contest in the same category including series photos or single photos.
The Organizing Committee will select 80 works as finalists for the exhibition, including 40 press photos (20 single photos, 20 set photos); 40 artistic photos (20 single photos, 20 set photos).
Award structure, including 4 First prizes, 8 Second prizes, 12 Third prizes, 24 Consolation prizes (including press photos and art photos).
The author sent photos directly to website: cuocthianh80namquandoi.com. Time to receive photos is from April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024.
