artLIVE – The ASEAN Photo Contest ‘The Beauty of ASEAN Nations – Viet Nam’s Imprint’ organized by artLIVE, has just completed the voting round. The winning works will be officially announced at the Opening Ceremony of the exhibition on August 25 and will remain on display until September 5 at the Institute of Cultural Exchange with France – IDÉCAF.
‘The Beauty of ASEAN Nations – Viet Nam’s Imprint’ Photo contest
To commemorate the 58th anniversary of the establishment of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (August 8, 1967 – August 8, 2025) and the 30th anniversary of Vietnam’s official accession to the ASEAN Community (July 28, 1995 – July 28, 2025), the Vietnam – Southeast Asia Friendship Association of Ho Chi Minh City (VAFA), the Institute of Cultural Exchange with France (IDÉCAF), and artLIVE jointly organize the photo contest ‘The Beauty of ASEAN Nations – Viet Nam’s Imprint.’
The contest is supported by the Consulate General of Malaysia – the 2025 ASEAN Chair – and the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations (HUFO). It aims to create a platform for photography enthusiasts, promote mutual understanding and cultural exchange among member states, and spread positive images of nature, people, and everyday life across the region.
Since its launch, the contest has attracted wide participation from young people and photography lovers, with more than 200 submissions from over 50 authors. Remarkably, the works capture scenes from all 10 ASEAN member states, reflecting the spirit of connection and cultural exchange within the region. The 2024 photo exhibition at IDÉCAF also drew a large audience of visitors and art enthusiasts.
The submitted works offer diverse and emotional perspectives on Asian life and people from majestic and poetic landscapes, iconic cultural and historical landmarks, to simple yet heartwarming everyday moments each conveyed with authenticity and artistic sensibility.
Awards Structure
- 1 First Prize: 5,000,000 VND + Certificate
- 1 Second Prize: 3,000,000 VND + Certificate
- 2 Third Prizes: 2,000,000 VND/ prize + Certificate
- 05 Consolation Prizes: 1.000.000 VND/prize + Certificate
Special Awards
- Awards from the Diplomatic Mission/Consular Corps of ASEAN countries in Viet Nam: The best photo of each ASEAN country shall be selected by the Diplomatic Mission/Consular Corps of ASEAN countries in Viet Nam. Gifts and certificates will be awarded by each diplomatic mission.
- Most favorite photo award: Awarded to the three photos with the highest votes on the Organizing Committee’s fanpage. Winners will receive attractive gifts and certificates (these works may or may not be among the official winners)
Opening xeremony of the photo exhibition ‘The Beauty of ASEAN Nations – Viet Nam’s Imprint’
The Opening Ceremony of the Exhibition featuring the contest’s outstanding works will officially take place at 9:00 AM on August 25, 2025, with the participation of ASEAN Consulates General in Ho Chi Minh City, ASEAN business associations in Vietnam, representatives of international organizations, and invited guests.
Following the announcement of results, the selected works will continue to be displayed until September 5 at the Institute of Cultural Exchange with France – IDÉCAF. The exhibition is free of charge and warmly welcomes the public and photography lovers. Beyond honoring the photographers’ talent, the contest also offers the audience an authentic experience of the beauty of Southeast Asia’s nature, architecture and daily life connecting the art-loving community and spreading aesthetic values across borders.
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Opening of photo exhibition ‘The Beauty of ASEAN Nations – Viet Nam’s Imprint’
Time: 9:00 AM – August 25, 2025
Location: Institut d’Échanges Culturels avec la France (IDÉCAF), 31 Thai Van Lung Street, Sai Gon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
Photo: Organizing committee
