Da Nang's biodiversity- themed photo contest launched
A photo contest, themed ‘Da Nang - Actions for the Nature’ is open to amateur and professional photographers from both home and abroad. Entry opens on 10 September and closes on 20 November.
Co-hosted by the municipal Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, the city’s Association of Photographic Artists and the Natural Resources, plus the Environment Newspaper, the contest aims to raise public awareness of the city’s biodiversity preservation, .
Pro and amateur photographers can submit their images depicting the rich biodiversity and unique beauty of Da Nang’s nature, or showcasing the community’s efforts in protecting the local environment, appropriately using natural resources and safeguarding such nature reserves as Son Tra and Ba Na - Nui Chua.
There is no limit to the number of photos submitted by each photographer.
More than 30 million VND of cash prizes will be awarded to first, second, third and consolation prize winners in addition to other rewards for outstanding entrants.
Entries must be submitted via the contest’s organisers at cuocthianh.ddshdn@gmail.com not later than 20 November.
Further details are available on Da Nang Department of Natural Resources and Environment website at http://tnmt.danang.gov.vn and Natural Resources and Environment Newspaper website at http://baotainguyenmoitruong.vn.
By HOANG HIEP - Translated by A.T