Em Be Co Tu (Co Tu Ethnic Child), a portrait by Da Nang photographer Dang Van No, won the gold prize in the FIAP International photo contest portrait division.

DA NANG (VNS) — Em Be Co Tu (Co Tu Ethnic Child), a portrait by Da Nang photographer Dang Van No, won the gold prize in the FIAP International photo contest portrait division, announced the Viet Nam Artistic Photographer's Association (VAPA).

It was the second gold medal Da Nang received in the contest.

Launched on May 30, the contest drew over 15,000 colour and monochromatic photos of nature and individuals by 1,400 photographers from 51 countries and territories. Medals were awarded to 48 finalists.

VAPA also selected the best 665 photos to display in an exhibition in Ha Noi next month. — VNS