Phong, who works at the Tuoi Tre (The Youth) newspaper, said: “I’m so happy to claim top prize at the inaugural press cartoon contest.”
“[I think] the contest is a stepping stone for budding artists who want to make drawing cartoons their career,” she said.
“I hope it becomes an annual event.”nguyen art gallery.
In recognition of his talents and in line with the contest’s comical theme, Phong will receive a cash prize of VND13,131,313.
The judging panel also announced two second-place prizes worth VND7 million each as well as three third-place prizes worth VND3 million. Three talented cartoonists will each get consolation prizes of VND1 million.
The competition organised by the The Thao & Van Hoa (Sports & Culture) newspaper drew a total of 800 entries from 99 artists. The prize-winning works and select others are on display at 45 Trang Tien Street, Ha Noi until February 6.
Deserving works were also published in a book presented free to contestants. The book is on sale for VND50,000.
The cartoons address a wide range of subjects such as the economy and Vietnamese culture and society. Interestingly, anti-inflation was the most popular theme with 57 entries, followed by social evils with 26. Environmental issues such as pollution, traffic congestion, and deforestation accounted for 18 entries. — VNS
