Awarding ceremony of the essay and reportage contest '990 years of Nghe An Land and People'

Attending the ceremony were representatives of provincial departments, agencies, journalists, collaborators, and award-winning authors.

Delegates attending the Award Ceremony. Photo: PV

Speaking at the conclusion of the contest, Mr. Lam Chi Cong - Head of the Lao Dong Newspaper Representative Office in the North Central region - Deputy Head of the Organizing Committee of the contest said that the contest had the power to spread and deepen the great significance of the important events on theNghe An hometown. Notably, the 130th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday (May 19, 1890 - May 19, 2020), the 990th anniversary of the name Nghe An (1030 - 2020), the 90th anniversary of the Nghe Tinh Soviet (1930 - 2020), the 19th Congress of the Nghe An Provincial Party Committee, term 2020-2025...

The Organizing Committee awarded First Prize to author Nguyen Tam Quang. Photo: PV

The contest attracted 150 works, serving as a channel to promote the image of the country, culture, people, destinations, tourism products, and unique and attractive services of Nghe An.attract touristsThereby, contributing to promoting socio-economic development in general, tourism economy in particular and attracting investment in Nghe An.

The authors have closely followed the contest theme, developed rich and diverse topics, painstakingly researched documents, met with witnesses, conducted field surveys, and created lively and attractive articles and pages, reflecting profound perspectives on the culture, history, homeland, and people of Nghe An from the past to the present.

The Organizing Committee awarded prizes to the authors whose works won second prize. Photo: PV

With 35 works reaching the final round, published in Lao Dong newspaper and printed into the book "990 years of Nghe An Land and People, potential and aspirations for development" widely distributed, it has introduced to readers diverse, profound, and humane perspectives on the people and culture of the land.Nghe An

At the ceremony, the Organizing Committee awarded 11 winning works including 1 First Prize, 2 Second Prizes, 3 Third Prizes and 5 Encouragement Prizes. In which, the First Prize was awarded to the reportage “Uncle Ho’s Homeland Soldiers with Wholehearted Love for the People of Nam Giai” by author Nguyen Tam Quang.

The Organizing Committee awarded prizes to the authors whose works won Third Prize. Photo: PV

Author Cong Kien - reporter for Nghe An Newspaper was awarded Third Prize with the work "Lam Giang - sediments and soul of Nghe An”.