LookAtVietnam – The photo Kho Can (Waterless) by photographer Vu Duc Huy from Ha Noi won first prize in a photo contest held by the delegation of the European Commission to Viet Nam and the Viet Nam Artistic Photographers Association (VAPA).

Inspiring: Waterless by Vu Duc Huy was granted first prize in the photo contest.

According to the jury, which included members of VAPA and representatives of the EC Delegation to Viet Nam, the submitted photos were judged on how they inspire, both aesthetically and intellectually.

The winner received a VND7 million award, while the two runners up received VND5 million each. Three second runners up were awarded VND3 million. The board also gave ten VND1 million consolation prizes.

In addition to being a major provider of development assistance and an important trade partner to Viet Nam, the EU is also a leader on global issues like climate change and environmental protection.

At the awards ceremony, which took place in Ha Noi on Tuesday, charge d’affaires of the Delegation of the European Commission to Viet Nam, Madeleine Kihlberg said, “The renewed sustainable development strategy, adopted by EU leaders in June 2006, reaffirmed the need for global solidarity and recognised the importance of strengthening our work with partners outside the EU, including rapidly developing countries, such as Viet Nam, which will have a significant impact on global sustainable development.”

VietNamNet/Viet Nam News