by Ngọc Diệp

HCM CITY — Graffiti and street art has become increasingly popular in recent years in HCM City, with walls of buildings the venue of choice for budding artists.

In districts 1 and 10, 10 winners of the contest The City in 2030 are showing their street art creations with themes about environmental messages, attracting tourists and local residents.

A total of 34 entries submitted on paper to the contest in June depicted the impact of climate change and the importance of clean energy.

The contest sponsor was CHANGE, a non-governmental organisation under the Việt Nam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA), which takes part in activities and projects related to environmental problems.

Young people all over the country participated in the contest, including freelance artists, art and architecture students, and high school students.

The contest was organised by The Center for Action and Alliance for the Environment and Development (CHANGE) in co-operation with 350.org and the Youth Union of District 1’s Đa Kao Ward.

The 10 winners received funding from CHANGE for meals, art materials and travel expenses.

The 350.org is an international organisation that raises awareness about climate change, initiated in 2007, with millions of participants from 188 countries, including more than 10,000 volunteers in Việt Nam. — VNS