A fine arts and photography competition entitled ‘Ethnic Minorities in the South 2011’ was launched by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The contest is open to professional and amateur artists and photographers who can send works created since 2007 to the Ethnic Culture Department at 51 Ngo Quyen Street in Hanoi starting from September 1. The entries should depict the daily life, traditions, customs and solidarity of ethnic minorities in the region, as well as their economic development and the preservation of traditional cultures. One A, two B, three C and five consolation prizes will be presented at an awards ceremony and exhibition to be held in An Giang province on December. (Nhan Dan – The People Aug 24)
