Beauty of Vietnam via photos

The photographer described that many children often follow their parents there to work. They rent sand slides and sell coconuts, snacks and fruit to tourists. Children do not have a chance to become familiar with modern electronic devices. They have to work hard but still find joy from the simplest things.

The photo won the first prize worth USD 1,000 in the “Fun 2020” contest (Joy 2020) organized by the photography app. Agora. The contest themed “What does fun mean to you?” launched on March 6, for all amateur and professional photographers. 50 out of 9,118 entries were selected as the most impressive finalists. The first prize was selected by the entry with the most votes from photo lovers around the world.

“I’m planning to donate all of the reward to the anti-COVID-19 fund in Vietnam,” Viet said.

The "Simple Game" picture of Tran Tuan Viet capturing a group of children playing with old motorbike tires on sand dunes in Mui Ne, Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province

Besides the award-winning work, many photos capturing stunning scenes and people in Vietnam taken by domestic and international photographers also advance to the final rounds. The above is “Mọc Chau children,” a photo taken by photographer Nguyen Vu Phuoc. During the Lunar New Year holiday, the H’mong ethnic children often wear their traditional clothes and visit neighborhoods in the village.

The photo named “Hello Vietnam” of photographer Andy Lam, captured the smile of an 86-year-old man. “This 86 year-old man doesn’t look like he’s lost a step. This is the power of smiles and joy,” Lam wrote in the caption.

The “Northern region of Vietnam” taken by Italian photographer Marco Tagliarino, captured children laughing in freezing weather. "The upland villages are always colorful, while people here are very friendly. I took this photo spontaneously as I was waved at by those smiley children," he said.

The "Dreaming Football" photo taken in Tay Ninh, Southern Vietnam. The photo captured an image of children playing football in harvested rice fields. Despite the poor conditions, they still play football with passion and excitement. "Their biggest dream at that time is to score a goal in this special "stadium," the photographer said.

Photographer Pham Huy Trung captured a moment of children in Ninh Thuan province frolicking in the sunset. Ninh Thuan is not only famous for its stunning beaches and pristine bays but also much-loved for its vast sand dunes and the ancient Cham Tower traces.

The "Bana's eyes" taken by photographer Nguyen Ngoc Thai won a bronze medal at the 23rd Art Festival of Southern region and Central Highlands.

The photo "Gongs Festival" was taken by Pham Chi Cong at the Gongs cultural festivals in Gia Lai province. The cultural space was recognized by UNESCO as an oral and intangible heritage of humanity in 2005.

Source: VnExpress

Translated by Lam Anh