Winners of press and writing contest marking Vietnam People's Army’s 80th anniversary announced

The provincial Military Command on December 16 coordinated with the Journalists' Association and the Union of Literature and Arts Associations of the province to organise the awarding ceremony of a contest on composing literary, artistic and press works to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People's Army (December 22, 1944 - 2024 and the 35th anniversary of the All-People Defence Day (December 22, 1989 - 2024).

 

At the awarding ceremony of the contest on composing literary, artistic and press works to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People's Army; and the 35th anniversary of the All-People Defence Day.

More than one year since its launch, the contest received 49 journalism works selected from the grassroots levels, reflecting all areas related to military and defence work in the province.

A provincial Military Command leader presents the A Prize in the category of press works to authors and groups of authors. 

Many works delved into the outcomes of leadership, direction, and implementation of resolutions in the province's defence and military activities. They highlighted the proactive and creative approaches of local Party committees, authorities, the provincial Military Command, and district-level military commands in ensuring local defence and military operations. They also showcased role models, exemplary deeds, and economic development models led by "Uncle Ho's soldiers" in various localities, who play a pioneering role in movements on border security safeguarding, disaster prevention, and social charity, as well as efforts to help people gradually stabilise their lives. 

A leader of the provincial Party Committee’s Information and Education Board presents the A Prize in the category of the literary and art works to authors.  

In terms of literary and art works, the organising board received 156 works from 61 participants across various disciplines, including literature, music, photography, fine arts, and cinema. These works closely adhered to the themes, deeply exploring different aspects of the lives and activities of officers and soldiers in the armed forces. They reflected the strong bond between the military and the people in both peacetime and wartime. 

The organising board presents the B Prize in the category of press works to authors and groups of authors. 

The organising board presents the B Prize in the category of literary and art works to authors. 

For press works, the organising board awarded five A, five B, five C, and 10 consolation prizes. Regarding literary and art works, three A, five B, five C, and 16 consolation prizes were presented. 

Notably, Son La Newspaper submitted 19 entries from individual and group authors, with 11 works winning awards, including two A, two B, and three C, and four consolation prizes. 

The organising board presents the C Prize in the category of literary and art works to authors. 

The organizing committee presents the C Prize in the category of press works to authors and groups of authors.  
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