Vietnam’s borders – seas and islands: Holy, inviolable

A photo contest entitled “Vietnam’s borders – seas and islands” was launched nationwide from March 15 to July 31, drawing the participation of over 3,000 works. Nearly 180 of the most outstanding were chosen to be awarded.

The works are proof of great historic significance, which have great influence on the thoughts and affection of Vietnamese people living and working inside the country and those abroad.

They are also a source of encouragement for people, armed forces, border gate soldiers and the naval forces who are constructing and protecting the national integral territory and confirming that the sovereignty of Vietnam's borders, seas and islands is holy and inviolable.

Some works on show in the exhibition:

Photo group: A day on Spratly Islands, by Tran Hong from Hanoi

Soldiers plant vegetables and raise animals to improve daily diets. Photo by Ngoc Son from the northern province of Bac Ninh

A group of photo: The naval force protects the nation’s seas and islands. This work by Minh Nhat from Hai Phong City won the third prize.

The work “Oil and gas – Country’s energy” by Nguyen Ngoc Bao from Ho Chi Minh City won the second prize.

Soldiers help people in daily life and production in Muong Nhe district, Dien Bien province. Photo by Nguyen Tuan Huy from Hanoi

Y Ty – a small border commune in Bat Xat district, Lao Cai province. Photo by Minh Dao from Hanoi

Border patrol. Photo by Dinh Van Tuong from Hanoi