Mu Cang Chai terraced fields - unique creative works of art

Likened to the fingerprints of heaven, Mu Cang Chai terraced fields in Yen Bai are an architectural work of art full of creativity from the skillful hands of the Mong people living on this land. The rice fields stretch out like strings and musical notes, weaving across the mountain slopes.

Therefore, terraced fields are an attractive subject for photographers, which is shown by the fact that many photo collections of terraced fields have been sent to the Organizing Committee of the Happy Vietnam Photo and Video Contest, organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications. Each photo collection is a perspective, a unique beauty that the author brings to the viewer. And for author Tran Van Sinh, the photo collection "Mu Cang Chai terraced fields are a unique creative work of the ethnic groups in the Northwest region", each season has its own beauty, each season is poetic and charming. However, to admire the terraced fields at the most beautiful moment, visitors should come here at two times of the year: the water pouring season and the ripe rice season. Vietnam.vn invites you to admire the beauty of Mu Cang Chai terraced fields through the lens of author Tran Van Sinh.

Standing on the top of a high mountain, looking down at the soft curves of the terraced fields at the foot of the misty green mountains, you will feel the freedom, majesty and beauty of the scenery here.

Through the lens of domestic and international photographers, Mu Cang Chai terraced fields have been honored for their artistic value and become works of art admired by many people. However, photos or paintings cannot fully capture the beauty of Mu Cang Chai as much as seeing it with your own eyes.

The period from September to October is the golden period, when Mu Cang Chai begins to open the ripe rice season. This is the time when the terraced rice fields become a masterpiece of nature, with the color changing from lush green to golden yellow. Mu Cang Chai in the ripe rice season is a brilliant golden picture. The rice fields stretch from the mountain tops down to the valleys, creating a wonderful scene, filled with sunlight and warmth. The ripe rice fields are a symbol of success, a bountiful harvest and the work of art of talented farmers.

From May to June, Mu Cang Chai is immersed in the flooding season, an important and majestic period, marking the sudden change of the terraced rice fields. These days, the summer rain pours down from the mountain tops, creating a majestic flood picture and renewing the terraces, preparing for a new cycle of fertile land and endless beauty. Water flows down from the mountain tops, filling up the rice fields and creating a majestic, immense flood image. The rice fields, previously a dry brown picture, begin to transform into a fertile and fresh land. Mu Cang Chai in the flooding season marks the beginning of a new cycle for the land. The last rainwater not only softens the soil but also enriches nutrients, creating ideal conditions for sowing new rice seeds. This is the most important stage to prepare for the harvest, and the terraced rice fields become more attractive than ever.

The ethnic people in Mu Cang Chai are not only hard-working farmers but also talented artists who have brought to the world an extremely impressive natural masterpiece – the terraced fields. Over the centuries, they have created and built these wonderful terraces, turning the rice fields into a vivid picture, highlighting the beauty and deep emotions of Vietnamese rural life. The ethnic people of Mu Cang Chai have shown their special ability to rise above the ground by creating complex terraces, adjusting the slope of the soil, and dividing the rice into different stages. The different levels of the terraced fields not only create a harmonious scene but also reflect their deep love and respect for nature. Their creativity lies in the simplicity and naturalness. The terraces are not only a useful structure for agriculture but also a work of art, showing sophistication and creativity. Each step, each field is a vivid picture, simulating the image of their life and culture.

In 2024, the Photo and Video Contest "Happy Vietnam - Happy Vietnam" will continue to be organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications in coordination with the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists on the website. https://happy.vietnam.vn is open to all Vietnamese citizens and foreigners aged 15 and over. The contest aims to honor individuals and groups with positive information products, making practical contributions to the propaganda and promotion of a beautiful image of Vietnam to the world. Thereby helping people in the country, compatriots abroad and international friends access authentic images of the country, Vietnamese people, Vietnam's achievements in ensuring human rights, towards a happy Vietnam. Each contest category (photo and video) has the following prizes and prize values: - 01 Gold Medal: 70,000,000 VND - 02 Silver Medals: 20,000,000 VND - 03 Bronze Medals: 10,000,000 VND - 10 Encouragement Prizes: 5,000,000 VND - 01 most voted work: 5,000,000 VND The winning authors will be invited by the Organizing Committee to attend the Award Ceremony and Award Ceremony and Certificate on live television of Vietnam Television.

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