The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced substantial prize money for its “Happy Vietnam 2025” award, an annual human rights media contest, with the grand prize reaching VND50 million (over US$1,900).

“Happy Vietnam 2025”, an annual photography and video award, was launched in Hanoi on May 22 with a view to showcasing the country’s achievements in human rights protection.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has decided to host a series of events, exhibitions, and a media award on human rights in Vietnam, under the theme “Happy Vietnam 2025."

VOV.VN - The organisers of the “Happy Vietnam 2024” contest selected 60 outstanding videos and the 150 most beautiful photos for the exhibition, with the 34 top entries receiving awards at a ceremony held on December 11 at the Hanoi Opera House.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Ministry of Information and Communications launched the second "Happy Vietnam" photo and video competition on March 20 in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - A photography and video contest titled "Happy Vietnam" was launched in Hanoi on June 15 to introduce the nation’s socio-economic, cultural and human rights achievements, as well as its beautiful images to the wider world.

VOV.VN - A wide range of activities have been held across Vietnam to mark International Day of Happiness that falls on March 20 annually.