Gia Lai province launches a photo and video contest themed "Colors of Gia Lai - The vast forests touch the blue sea" to showcase its unique beauty.
Participants can submit up to 10 photos or 5 video clips, focusing on cultural events, landscapes, and daily life in Gia Lai, from Oct 30 to Nov 8, 2026.
Prizes include cash awards and certificates, with winners announced in December 2026, and selected works will promote Gia Lai's culture and tourism. Read more
The competition is a practical activity aimed at introducing, honoring, and spreading the unique beauty of Gia Lai province; while also creating a creative playground for photographers, filmmakers, content creators, officials, civil servants, union members, youth, and the general public to participate in capturing impressive moments in the province's distinctive cultural and tourism events.With the theme " Gia Lai Colors - The Great Forest Touches the Blue Sea," the entries focus on reflecting the beauty of the Gong Culture Space, images of artisans and ethnic minorities; art performances, traditional festivals, community activities; the beauty of the wild sunflower season, Chu Dang Ya volcano, Ia Gri village, Bien Ho lake, and other typical destinations of the province. In addition, the competition encourages entries showcasing the beauty of daily life, culinary culture, OCOP products, sports activities, tourism, and the friendly and hospitable people of Gia Lai.The competition consists of two categories: beautiful photos and video clips. For the photo category, each author or group of authors may submit a maximum of 10 individual photos and 3 sets of photos, each set containing 5 to 10 photos. For the video clip category, each author or group of authors may submit a maximum of 5 works, with each video lasting from 1 to 5 minutes.Participants must be Vietnamese citizens residing, studying, or working in and outside the province; and Vietnamese citizens living or working abroad. Authors can participate individually or as a group, as stipulated in the Competition Rules.Entries must be created and filmed during the event period, from October 30th to November 8th, 2026 , ensuring authenticity, creativity, relevance to the theme, and compliance with copyright regulations. The competition does not accept the use of images created entirely by artificial intelligence to replace actual images of the Festival.Regarding prizes , each category is expected to have 1 First Prize worth VND 1,500,000, 2 Second Prizes (VND 1,200,000 each), 3 Third Prizes (VND 900,000 each), and Consolation Prizes (VND 600,000 each). Award-winning authors will receive Certificates and cash prizes as stipulated. The actual number of prizes will depend on the quality of the works and the judging results of the Organizing Committee.The deadline for submitting entries is November 20, 2026. Authors can submit their entries directly or by mail to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Gia Lai Province, 35 Le Loi Street, Quy Nhon Ward, Gia Lai Province; or via email: [email protected] .The application dossier includes the registration form (following the provided template), the submitted artwork, a brief description of each artwork, and relevant information as per the regulations. The results and awards ceremony are expected to be announced in December 2026. Outstanding artworks will be selected for exhibition and used in promoting the culture, people, and tourism of Gia Lai province, as per regulations.See details here./.
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The competition is a practical activity aimed at introducing, honoring, and spreading the unique beauty of Gia Lai province; while also creating a creative playground for photographers, filmmakers, content creators, officials, civil servants, union members, youth, and the general public to participate in capturing impressive moments in the province's distinctive cultural and tourism events.With the theme " Gia Lai Colors - The Great Forest Touches the Blue Sea," the entries focus on reflecting the beauty of the Gong Culture Space, images of artisans and ethnic minorities; art performances, traditional festivals, community activities; the beauty of the wild sunflower season, Chu Dang Ya volcano, Ia Gri village, Bien Ho lake, and other typical destinations of the province. In addition, the competition encourages entries showcasing the beauty of daily life, culinary culture, OCOP products, sports activities, tourism, and the friendly and hospitable people of Gia Lai.The competition consists of two categories: beautiful photos and video clips. For the photo category, each author or group of authors may submit a maximum of 10 individual photos and 3 sets of photos, each set containing 5 to 10 photos. For the video clip category, each author or group of authors may submit a maximum of 5 works, with each video lasting from 1 to 5 minutes.Participants must be Vietnamese citizens residing, studying, or working in and outside the province; and Vietnamese citizens living or working abroad. Authors can participate individually or as a group, as stipulated in the Competition Rules.Entries must be created and filmed during the event period, from October 30th to November 8th, 2026 , ensuring authenticity, creativity, relevance to the theme, and compliance with copyright regulations. The competition does not accept the use of images created entirely by artificial intelligence to replace actual images of the Festival.Regarding prizes , each category is expected to have 1 First Prize worth VND 1,500,000, 2 Second Prizes (VND 1,200,000 each), 3 Third Prizes (VND 900,000 each), and Consolation Prizes (VND 600,000 each). Award-winning authors will receive Certificates and cash prizes as stipulated. The actual number of prizes will depend on the quality of the works and the judging results of the Organizing Committee.The deadline for submitting entries is November 20, 2026. Authors can submit their entries directly or by mail to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Gia Lai Province, 35 Le Loi Street, Quy Nhon Ward, Gia Lai Province; or via email: [email protected] .The application dossier includes the registration form (following the provided template), the submitted artwork, a brief description of each artwork, and relevant information as per the regulations. The results and awards ceremony are expected to be announced in December 2026. Outstanding artworks will be selected for exhibition and used in promoting the culture, people, and tourism of Gia Lai province, as per regulations.See details here./.
