A photo contest titled ‘Lotus in Vietnamese Culture’ has just been launched in Hanoi by the Cultural Heritage Association and Vietnam News Agency, aimed to mark Vietnam Heritage Day on November 23.
The lotus is considered a symbol of pure beauty, elegance and vitality in Vietnamese culture, and a source of inspiration for poets and artists, besides also occupying an important role in Buddhism.
The photo contest aims to honor the lotus as a top choice for national flower of the country and also to mark Vietnam Heritage Day on November 23.
Submissions for the contest can be sent to the organizers from August 15 till October 30.
Participants can send a single photo, a collection of photos or photo essays, but without any use of Photoshop on any of their works.
The top 100 selected pictures will be displayed at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi on November 22.
The first winner will receive a cash prize of VND10 million and there will be two second prizes of VND7 million each, three third prizes worth VND5 million each and five encouragement prizes worth VND2 million each.
Proceeds from sale of photos will be donated to disadvantaged child patients.
