Writing contest about Viet Nam in France

Under the permission and guidance of Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Vietnamese Cultural Centre in France in collaboration with Mediatheque Agency of Paris Municipal Administration and Vietnamese Association in France has officially launched the writing contest about Vietnam in France with the theme "Vietnam – the 5th season".

All citizens regardless of nationality and age who are currently living, working or studying in France; who have been to Vietnam or have studied and experienced Vietnamese culture through books, newspapers or documents can attend the contest. Contestants may choose French or Vietnamese to write their own feelings.

Vietnam has not only charming natural sceneries, but also diversified culture. Besides four natural seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter, Vietnam creates impression by the 5th season – the cultural season – season of festivals, traditional values and Vietnamese identity; season of memories, thoughts and feelings throughout the journey of the past four seasons. This is also the endogenous factor of tourism, discovery desire, and the journey refinding the soul and culture values of each people. This creates a highlight for the contest “Vietnam – the 5th season”, and gives for contestants plentiful associations to develop maximally their creativity and express personal feelings in the articles.

Submitting time has started from July 2015 to 10 October 2015. The results will be announced on 9 January 2016 and the award ceremony will be held in February 2016 in the framework of Vietnamese Lunar New Year Festival in France. The winner will receive a round-trip airline ticket to Vietnam, a voucher to stay in a luxury resort, certificate and many valuable Vietnamese gifts.

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