Long An launchs contest to compose sketches of victory at historical monument of Rach Kien intersection
On December 15, People's Committee of Can Duoc district, Long An province coordinated with Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to launch contest to compose sketches of the Victory Monument at the Rach Kien Crossroads Historical Site. Attending the launching ceremony were nearly 20 architects, sculptors, etc. inside and outside the province.
Sculptor Vo Cong Chien speaks at the conference
Contest for creating sketches of Victory Monument at Rach Kien Crossroads Historical Site is organized by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism from December 15, 2023 to April 26, 2024.
The contest aims to review and select the best participating artworks, showing the fighting and winning process of the army and people of Can Duoc, Long An on the Rach Kien USA Extermination Belt; reflects the unique characteristics of Can Duoc in terms of culture, history, natural and social conditions.
The work that won the highest prize will be built within the Rach Kien Crossroads Historical Relic area, with an area of 14,100m² in Long Hoa commune, Can Duoc district, Long An province.
Contest rules are posted on the website of the Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism at: svhttdl.longan.gov.vn
Delegates visiting the Rach Kien Crossroads historical relic site
Organizing Committee informed that: all works enters the final round will not be returned to the author and are under the full management and use of the Contest Organizing Committee and Long An province without charge. Excellent sketches selected by the Art Council will be invested in creating step two sketches.
At the conference, delegates visited the Rach Kien Crossroads historical relic site and heard reports about historical traditions, culture, natural and social conditions of the locality as well as the process of fighting and winning of Can Duoc army and people on the Rach Kien USA Extermination Belt. Thereby, the authors have more materials to serve the process of composing the submitted works.
Participating in the discussion during the contest launching ceremony, delegates, sculptors, architects, etc contributed many opinions on the contest rules, as well as proposed necessary requirements to help create favorable conditions for contest participants./.
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The contest prize structure includes: 01 first prize: 100,000,000 VND; 01 prize in Round 3 of the Contest: 30,000,000 VND; 03-05 consolation prizes (works selected for investment in drafting step 2): 20,000,000 VND/prize. Location to receive contest entries: Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Long An province. Address: No. 03, Vo Van Tan, Ward 2, Tan An City, Long An Province. Phone: 02723 822 631. Email: svhttdl@longan.gov.vn. |
By Staffs - Translated by Q. Thien
