Photo contest on Thang Long-Hanoi launched

A photo contest under the theme “A moment of Thang Long” has been launched to mark the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi. Professional and amateur Vietnamese or foreign photographers who live in Vietnam are encouraged to join in the contest between now and August 30, 2010.
The winner of the contest will be awarded 20 million VND in money prize. Participating photos will then be displayed at an exhibition at 29 Hang Bai street in Hanoi from Oct. 2-7.
Contest entries must reflect the beauty and variety in the life and culture of Hanoians as well as cultural and architectural works and traditional festivals throughout the city. They must neither be printed on newspapers nor win prizes at other photo contests.
Contestants can submit their photos to the organising board at 71 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Hanoi, or through the website www.khoanhkhacthanglong.vn.