The "Global Design Contest for the Goddess of Love" is to find the best design work for the new symbol of the Valley of Love in Da Lat, becoming an impressive check-in point for visitors upon arrival. with the city of dreams.
On the evening of June 29, the contest awards ceremony announced the owners of 6 creative prizes instead of 1 special prize and 5 creative prizes as the original structure. Accordingly, 6 works were awarded including: "Divine Embodiment Goddess" by Vlad Buni (USA), "The Gift of Love" by Nguyen Tran Hoang Nam (Vietnam), "Light of Love" by Liaojian (Vietnamese). China), "Goddess of love - K'ho Spirit" by Nguyen Ngan Giang (Vietnam), "The goddess of love" by Dinh Van Loc (Vietnam) and "Goddess of thousands of years flower" by Pham Tan Vu (Vietnam).
The "global design contest of the Goddess of Love" is considered as a playground to help the design community have the opportunity to honor love and eternal beauty through their creative talents; At the same time, it is also an opportunity for TTC Group and Ho Chi Minh City Design Association to express their desire to promote tourism development and promote the image of the Valley of Love in particular and Ho Chi Minh City. Dalat in general.
In art and popular culture, women often appear as tender and emotional images, so the softness of love is transformed by the embodiment of goddesses. Over time, the flow of times changes, the image of the goddess not only tells the stories of couples but also conveys many different aspects of love.
Mr. Dang Van Thanh - Chairman of TTC Group, Chairman of the Jury shared: "With the desire to find worthy works, the jury has worked very seriously and objectively to meet the expectations of the audience. creating a new international tourism icon”.
According to Mr. Thanh, the owner of the Top 6 creative works will be accompanied and supported to complete the work in the most perfect way, contributing to creating more unique wonders bearing Vietnam's mark on the tourist map. world.
Mr. Enrico Padula - Consul General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh City, consultant of the contest: “The contest creates an opportunity to preserve and develop the inherent beauty of Vietnam and create unique works of art. "
Mr. Jesper Thomsen - Executive Director of OPAL Design Award (UK) commented, there have been many entries from many countries around the world and even Vietnam, the competition has had a great impact on the community. art lovers and designers alike, focusing all their energies on creating a place that attracts tourists to visit and enjoy.
“When choosing a community icon, it is extremely valuable to reflect on what this symbol will bring to society. Therefore, all members of the jury we have been looking forward to the results of the competition”, said Mr. Tatu Ahlroos - New President for the term 2024 - 2026 of the International Association of Architectural/Interior Design (International Association of Architecture/Interior Design). IFI), former President of the Finnish Association of Architects said.
“The global design contest for the Goddess of Love statue has inspired the design community at home and abroad to showcase their creative talent and eternal beauty of love through their entries. I am very proud to have the opportunity to contribute a small part to the process of promoting tourism and putting on a new work of art in the dream city”, said Mr. Nguyen Tran Hoang Nam - the owner of one of 6 awards. shall.
Pictures from "The Goddess of Love Global Design Contest"
