Local people and foreigners aged 18 years or older are invited to take part in a video-making contest to inspire people to travel around the country.

Photographers capture beauty of the ripening rice fields in Tam Coc - Bich Dong, a popular destination in the northern province of Ninh Binh. (Photo: VNA)

The competition was launched on May 15 by the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) in partnership with national flag carrier Viet Nam Airlines, the UNESCO Hanoi Travel Club, and Mr.Linh’s Adventures.

It is also in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Viet Nam’s tourism industry on July 9, said VNAT Deputy Director Ha Van Sieu, adding that after six decades Viet Nam is now renowned globally for its natural beauty and distinctive culture.

Organisers expect the contest will help inspire a love of and desire for exploring Viet Nam among travellers.

Each contestant can submit a maximum of five video clips, no shorter than 30 seconds nor longer than two minutes, which depict Viet Nam’s beautiful destinations, people, and culture and tell interesting stories about travelling around the country.

Entries will be accepted until June 15 and winners announced on VNAT’s official website – www.Viet Namtourism.gov.vn – in mid-July.

Source: VNA