The Viet Nam Association of Photographic Artists (VAPA) yesterday announced that 5 outstanding photos taken by photographers from Da Nang have been selected for display at the 2013 International Artistic Photo Exhibition.  The photos are “Cau Rong” (The Dragon Bridge) by Ho Xuan Bon, “Em Be Cotu” (A Co Tu Ethnic Minority Girl) by Dang Van No, “Vu Dieu Tay Nguyen” (A Dance from the Highlands) by Vo Cong Hung, “Em Be Mien Tay Bac” (Children in the Northwest Region) by Than Nguyen, and “Khi” (Monkey) by Ngo Minh Duc.

This exhibition is part of the activities of the biennial International Artistic Photo Contest in Viet Nam.  The contest is organised by VAPA and sponsored by the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP).

“Cau Rong” (The Dragon Bridge) by Ho Xuan Bon

Between 30 May and 31 August, the contest’s organising board received 15,360 works from 1,427 photographers from 51 countries and territories worldwide.  These works focused on portraits, nature, tourism, or free-style photos.

From them, 665 outstanding pieces have been selected for display at the International Photo Exhibition in Ha Noi.  Forty-eight of the photos on display won prizes, and the best one was awarded an FIAP Blue Badge.

The awards ceremony and the opening ceremony of the exhibition will be held in Ha Noi in November.