Exhibition showcases aerial photos of HCM City

About 40 aerial photos of HCM City by photojournalist Gian Thanh Son are displayed at an exhibition in downtown HCM City.

Photojournalists Gian Thanh Son takes photos from a helicopter. — Photo laodong.com

Son has set three national records with his unique photo collections. He has visited more than 80 countries as a photojournalist and has participated in various international events.

The photos in Son's collection are of various regions of the country, taken from several aircraft of Aviation Division 370 and Helicopter Regiment 917.

The photo exhibition will run at the Ly Club, 143, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, District 3, HCM City, till June 21 to celebrate the Viet Nam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21).

Art contest launched for kids

Talented kids are being encouraged to show their artistic ability at a contest launched in Ha Noi on Monday.

The contest is being held by the Viet Nam Television Corporation (VTC)'s Kids & Family Channel and Young Hit Young Beat Academy.

Casting will take place in HCM City, Da Nang and Ha Noi from June 20 to July 5 for kids aged from 4 to 15 who have talent for singing, dancing and music. The final round will be held on December 18 in Ha Noi with four finalists.

The jurors will include famous singer My Linh, producer Huy Tuan and MC Thanh Trung.

"We will support the kids and help them pursue their dreams. It is different from many other reality television shows," said My Linh.

The total prize fund is VND500 million (US$23,800).

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