Future Connection wins top prize in Dong Nai photo contest

On July 10, the Dong Nai Literature and Arts Association announced the winners of its 2026 art photography competition, themed Dong Nai - Aspiration to Rise.

Future Connection by Nguyen Thanh An won the first prize.

The competition attracted 192 entries from 31 photographers from both within and outside Dong Nai. The judges selected 11 outstanding entries for awards.

Night-time Construction by Le Duc Anh won second prize.

Nguyen Thanh An won first prize for Future Connection. Second prizes went to Le Duc Anh for Night-time Construction by Le Duc Anh and Nguyen Ngoc Cuong for Dreaming High.

Dreaming High by Nguyen Ngoc Cuong won second prize.

Third prizes were awarded to Nguyen Ngoc Cuong for Reaching the Summit of Glory, Nguyen Huyen Quy for Spring Garden, and Nguyen Van Hoa for Feeding Breakfast to the Fish.

Reaching the Summit of Glory by Nguyen Ngoc Cuong won third prize.

Five consolation prizes were awarded to Ngo Phuoc Tuan for The First Passenger Flight Lands at Long Thanh Airport, Nguyen Thanh An for Comradeship, Do Duy The for Unlocking Resources, Lo Van Hop for The Cocoa Value Chain, and Pham Quoc Hung for High Resolve.

Spring Garden by Nguyen Huyen Quy won third prize.

Feeding Breakfast to the Fish by Nguyen Van Hoa won third prize.

The organizers will select award-winning works and finalists for future exhibitions that serve political purposes and meet local residents’ demand for cultural and artistic appreciation.

The First Passenger Flight Lands at Long Thanh Airport by Ngo Phuoc Tuan won a consolation prize.

Comradeship by Nguyen Thanh An won a consolation prize.

Unlocking Resources by Do Duy The won a consolation prize.

The Cocoa Value Chain by Lo Van Hop won a consolation prize.

High Resolve by Pham Quoc Hung won a consolation prize.

By My Ny - Translated by M.Nguyet, Minho