DNNRTV honors 11 works in 5th “Hello, Love” writing contest

The awards ceremony for the 5th "Hello, Love" writing contest, themed "Happiness," was held on October 20 at the headquarters of Dong Nai Newspaper and Radio, Television (DNNRTV) in Tam Hiep Ward.

Attending the ceremony were Nong Thanh Tuan, Deputy Director in charge of DNNRTV; Hoang Thi Bich Phu, DNNRTV Deputy Director; along with heads of departments, public employees, other staff members and specialized contributors to the agency, and winning authors.

Deputy Director in charge of DNNRTV, Nong Thanh Tuan, speaks at the awards ceremony. Photo: Cong Nghia

Launched in October 2025, the 5th "Hello, Love" writing contest, themed "Happiness," has gone beyond being merely a writing platform to spread positive energy over the past year, encouraging people to appreciate life's simple joys, practice self-love, and share humanistic values with the community.

Leaders of DNNRTV and guests attend the ceremony. Photo: Cong Nghia

Speaking at the ceremony, Nong Thanh Tuan, Deputy Director in charge of DNNRTV, emphasized that the 5th “Hello, Love” writing contest attracted a diverse range of participants, from professional authors to amateur writers, from elderly people and students to individuals facing difficult circumstances in society. Each entry was a piece of an emotional mosaic, telling an authentic story of life. Through their writing, the authors conveyed messages of faith and resilience, recounting their journeys to overcome adversity, find inner peace, and spread love in life.

Deputy Director in charge of DNNRTV, Nong Thanh Tuan, presents awards to outstanding winners. Photo: Cong Nghia

According to Tuan, the Organizing Board was deeply moved to look back on its journey of identifying outstanding entries throughout the contest. The winning works stood out not only for their polished language but, more importantly, for their profound meaning and humanistic values, leaving a powerful and moving impression on readers.

DNNRTV Deputy Director Hoang Thi Bich Phu presents awards to the winning authors. Photo: Huy Anh

"Everyone who puts pen to paper to tell their story and everyone who strives to sow love each day will experience genuine happiness. The Organizing Committee hopes that the message of happiness conveyed today will not end when the program concludes but will continue to spread, inspire more positive stories, and illuminate many hearts throughout society," emphasized Tuan.

DNNRTV leaders present awards to the winning authors. Photo: Cong Nghia

At the ceremony, 10 authors received awards for their outstanding works, while the special prize went to "Happiness Is Breathing, Living, and Being Loved" by Huynh Thanh Thao, who writes under the pen name En Nho (Little Swallow), from Ho Chi Minh City.

Deputy Director in charge of DNNRTV, Nong Thanh Tuan, presents the special prize to author Huynh Thanh Thao. Photo: Huy Anh - Cong Nghia

Deputy Director in charge of DNNRTV, Nong Thanh Tuan, presents gifts to author Huynh Thanh Thao. Photo: Cong Nghia

The program also featured an exchange and discussion with Huynh Thanh Thao, the winner of the contest's special prize for her work "Happiness Is Breathing, Living, and Being Loved."

Special prize winner Huynh Thanh Thao shares her story of resilience and spreads a message of happiness at the awards ceremony. Photo: Cong Nghia

Audience members are moved by the story and resilience of the special prize winner. Photo: Cong Nghia

Despite living with a physical disability, Thao has consistently strived to overcome adversity, cherishing life's simple joys and finding happiness in her family's love and the support of the community. Her inspiring story of resilience conveyed a positive message of faith, determination to rise above challenges, and the enduring value of love in life.

By Nguyen Hoa – Translated by Minh Hong, Thu Ha