HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam’s national tourism board is calling on Vietnamese people to share the best of their cities with international travellers through short amateur videos in a new online campaign titled, ‘#MyVietnam’.

Launched in Hà Nội on December 7, the campaign debuted with three videos -- My Hội An, My Huế and My Hồ Chí Minh City -- featuring locals in each destination. Vietnam Tourism followed up on the videos with the announcement of a nationwide contest, hosted on the official tourism website www.vietnam.travel, and running from December 7, 2018 to January 27, 2019.

Creators of the winning entries will receive travel prizes, such as a 10-day exclusive trip through Việt Nam from Victoria Voyages, and a three-day luxury cruise in Hạ Long Bay from Paradise Cruises.

Members of the Vietnam Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) said the campaign aimed to give travellers unique insight into Việt Nam through the eyes of locals, and provide a platform for Vietnamese to share stories and tips from their hometowns.

‘#MyVietnam’ is a personal view into Việt Nam,” said Phùng Diệu Anh, TAB’s marketing manager. “We’re inviting everyone to join in and show the world the best of their cities, and what they love most about Việt Nam.”

The contest is currently accepting original video entries in two categories: 15 and 60 seconds.

The winner of the 60-second category will receive an ‘Elite Vietnam’ 10-day package for two from Victoria Voyages. The winner will start the adventure in Hà Nội, and be shown the highlights of Hạ Long Bay, Hội An, Hồ Chí Minh City and the Mekong Delta in style with private tours, boutique cruises, luxury hotel stays, culinary experiences, cultural excursions, and exceptional service from Victoria Hotels along the way. Domestic flights are included in the package prize, valued at VNĐ100 million.

The winner of the 15-second category will receive a two-night luxury cruise for two aboard the five-star Paradise Cruise in Halong Bay. Known for its modern Vietnamese design, the ship features a piano bar, day spa, room service and splendid sundeck. Guests will check into a Deluxe Balcony Cabin for the 3-day itinerary, which includes stops for swimming, caving and kayaking, as well as five-star gourmet cuisine and on-board activities such as tai chi, live music and movie screenings.

The contest is open to Vietnamese and foreign travellers or expats. Interested participants should submit their entries by January 27, 2019. The winners will be announced on Vietnam’s social media accounts (@vietnamtourismboard) on January 30, 2019.

For full contest rules, visit: www.vietnam.travel/my-vietnam. — VNS