After two weeks since its launch, the photo contest Vietnam in my eyes, organised by Dantri Newspaper in cooperation with VietinBank to mark the 51st anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975-April 30, 2026), has received more than 500 entries from readers and photography enthusiasts across the country.
The submissions go beyond artistic expression, reflecting Vietnam’s journey from wartime hardship to a peaceful nation undergoing rapid change in a new era of development.
Entries span a wide range of subjects, from portraits and natural landscapes to everyday life. Many images depict ordinary labour, including farmers in the fields and daily work scenes, creating a sense of intimacy and authenticity.
Several works revisit powerful moments from the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975-April 30, 2025), vividly recreating the atmosphere of the commemorative events one year later.
The above photo is Golden hues of Tam Coc by Le Thanh Tam
The joy of miners by Nguyen Viet Hong
Night transplanting by Giang Son Dong.
A50 heroic anthem by Vu Van Hoang
Walking under the golden star light by Trinh Thi Van Huong
Photo series In the skies above Ho Chi Minh City in April by Nguyen Le Tien.
Photo series Flowers on the nation’s festival day by Nguyen Van Khoi.
Vietnam in a new era by Nguyen Xuan Han capturing SU-30MK2 fighter jets releasing decoy flares over Ho Chi Minh City on the morning of April 30, 2025.
The April 30, 2025 commemoration ceremony by Hong Truong.
Fireworks marking the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South by Nguyen Quoc Huy further reflect the scale and emotion of the celebrations.
The organisers will continue to accept submissions for the Vietnam in my eyes photo contest until May 5.