The contest, launched in June, 2010 by VOVNews to mark the 1000^th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi, has attracted 350 entries from across the country. 15 works have been chosen for the exhibition and 9 will receive prizes.

One first prize, one second prize, 2 third prizes and 5 consolidation prizes will be presented the winners at the awards ceremony.

According to the jury, each work portrays a different side of Hanoi. All of them reflect the impressive features of Hanoi’s life, people, architecture and customs through the course of history.