A photography contest themed ‘2015 National Tourism Year – Thanh Hoa’ was officially launched on March 18 in the central province of Thanh Hoa for professional and amateur photographers across the country.
The contest aims to introduce the tourism industry of Viet Nam, particularly Thanh Hoa province, and contribute to promoting the co-ordination of provinces and cities with world heritage sites to develop tourism.
Works submitted must be previously unpublished photos reflecting the beauty of world heritage sites in Vietnam and in the province, as well as events of this year’s National Tourism Year.
Entries will be divided into three main categories: 2015 National Tourism Year – Thanh Hoa and its events; the land and people of Thanh Hoa province and the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty World Heritage site.
Each photographer can submit one or more colour or black and white photo on CD to Thanh Hoa provincial newspaper on Ly Nam De street, Dong Huong district from March 20 to October 30.
The organising board will present a special, a first, two second, three third and 10 consolation prizes to the most outstanding photos.