/ 2026 / Press / Performing Arts

• Prize
  Honorable Mention
• Photographer
  KHANH TRAN, Viet Nam
• Date of Photograph
  May 3, 2026

"Guilin: The Eternal Love" is a visual tribute to the legendary show that brings ancient Chinese history to life. Through high-contrast monochrome, this series captures the essence of Guilin’s soul: from the ethereal water dances to the fierce spirit of the Qin warriors. By isolating the performers against a void of darkness, the photography emphasizes the dramatic tension between human emotion and spectacular stagecraft. It is a cinematic journey through time, where the past is not a memory, but a vibrant, breathing masterpiece of light, shadow, and cultural pride.