Jointly held by the Federation of International Art Photography (FIAP), the Photographic Society of America and other national photography societies, the event, being held for the second time, attracted over 7,000 entries from many countries across the world, including about 100 taken by 11 photographers from Kien Giang province.

Three golds were awarded to photographer Tran Lam, two others went to Truong Vu and one each to Huynh Lanh, Van Chung, Vo Thi Huynh and Truong Minh Dien.