/ 2025 / Portraiture / Culture

• Prize
  Honorable Mention
• Photographer
  Nguyen Trung Phuoc, Viet Nam
• Studio
  Ban Truyền Thông Võ Dõng.

Under the towering figure of Our Lady of Tà Pao, a large crowd of people gathers in a moment of profound reverence. Their faces, a blend of devotion and hope, are uplifted toward the statue of the Blessed Mother. Some place their hands gently on the base of the statue, offering silent prayers of faith, while others stand with heads bowed, reflecting on the intercession of Mary on their behalf.
In this beautiful, colorful scene, individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities unite as one family in faith. Despite their diverse origins, they share a common trust in the maternal love of Ma