The 22^nd South Central Region and Highlands Artistic Photography Festival took place in Dak Nong Province’s Gia Nghia Town from 28 - 30 July. 

‘Son Tra Mot Mua Hoa’ (Son Tra in the Flower Season) by Huynh Van Truyen took the gold medal

The contest’s organisers received a total of 2,236 entries from 338 amateur and professional photographers in 11 regional localities.  The 200 most outstanding entries were displayed at the festival.

The gold medal was awarded to Da Nang photographer Huynh Van Truyen for his photo ‘Son Tra Mot Mua Hoa’ (Son Tra in the Flower Season).

‘Nhung Vet Dua’ (Racing Tracks) by Nguyen Ngoc Hoa from Gia Lai, ‘Ve Sinh Moi Truong Bien’ (Cleaning up the Sea Environment) by Tran Bao Hoa from Dak Lak, and ‘Hoi An Dem Anh Sang’ (Hoi An City in Lighting Night) by Le Van from Quang Nam, received silver medals.

Bronze medals went to ‘Den Tin Hieu Bien Khoi’ (Signal Light at Sea) by Ngo Chau Dao from Khanh Hoa, ‘Gang Suc’ (Making Every Effort) by Ho Minh Duc from Binh Dinh, ‘Sac Tuong’ (Classical Drama) by Duong Thanh Huy from Binh Dinh, and ‘Mua Boi Thu’ (Bumper Season) by Ngo Minh Phuong from Dak Nong.

Many consolation prizes were also awarded to other outstanding entrants.

With the highest number of prizes, the Da Nang team topped this year’s festival.