(VNF) - The central city of Da Nang has launched “Impressive Moment”, a video clip-making competition marking the 20^th anniversary of its recognition as a central government city.

The city has launched a video clip competition highlighting the landscape of Da Nang. (Photo: Internet)

Organized by Da Nang Radio and Television (DRT), the event aims to advertise the beautiful images of the land and people of Da Nang to domestic and international friends. It will also highlight the city’s remarkable achievements during its renewal process.

The contest is open to all Vietnamese, overseas Vietnamese and foreigners. Submissions consist of a three-minute video clip and script about the landscape and people of Da Nang or about the city’s achievements and development.

Foreign contestants may submit their scripts in English with Vietnamese subtitles. The best video clip will be aired on the city’s television station.

Entries should be sent to the DRT offices at 1 Tran Hung Dao in Son Tra District’s An Hai Tay Ward or via the email address at danangkhoanhkhacantuong@gmail.com before December 31^st.

The event’s organizing committee will present cash prizes totaling VND 80 million (USD 3,600).

Da Nang was recognized as one of five central government cities in 1997 along with Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong and Can Tho cities. It was designated a ‘First Class’ Vietnamese city in 2003.

The former capital of the Quang Nam-Da Nang province is expected to play a prominent role in ASEAN and Asia in the future. The city will host the 2017 APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation) Summit and the annual Da Nang International Fireworks Competition next year./.

Minh Phuong