Dao Tien Dat was born in Binh Dinh province and now he’s living in Quy Nhon city, Binh Dinh province,Vietnam. He’s joined photography since 1998.He has received over 2000 awards domestic and international awards more than 80 countries and territories of 5 continents. Of which, the most notable prizes have been: Golden Cup of Photographer of the Year 2005 (Italia); Gold Medal Best of Asia 2006 (Italia); 362 Gold Medals; 3 Cups of Excellence in Hong Kong (2006, 2013), Sweden (2009); First Place Award - PPD Photo of the Year 2011 of PSA (USA). PSA Who’s Who Top 2nd in the World EID 2010 and PSA Who’s Who Top 1st in the Overseas SCP 2010 & SMP 2010, SCP 2013 by Photographic Society of America. Top 3 (2018),Top 4 (2019) Asia Super 12 Circuits and APU Golden Dragon Photo Awards 2022 (Gold of the Gold standard) of Asia Photographers Union (APU).His distinctions: EVAPA/G, ESVAPA (Vietnam); EFIAP/Diamond 3 (EFIAP/d3), Europe; Master PSA (MPSA), USA; Grand Master APS (GMAPS), Bangladesh; Master Exhibitor of APU/Silver (MEAPU/s) & FAPU (Singapore); Royal Grand Master GNG Fellowship (RGM.F.GNG), Master of PMP (MPMP), India; R-ISF 5 (France); FWIEP (USA); E.CPE, ES.CPE; (Romania); Hon. Nobel/Master, Hon.FWPAI, Hon.FPI (India); Hon.PESGSPC (Cyprus); Hon.EFMPA, Hon.VNPC (USA); Hon.FPSBP, Hon.EPSM, Hon.SPAS (Malaysia); Hon. CPE (Romania); Hon. FFPC (Turkey); etcDao Tien Dat was honored to be selected as a judge in more than 210 photography competitions, including 112 international competitions. He was the President of the Jury of the Summer, Sea, Sun 2018 (Croatia); President of the jury exhibition “PACAYA 2022” in Guatemala; President jury CIRCUIT “REINDEER IN ACTION 2022’’ Guatemala City jury; President of the jury exhibition Guatemala City CIRCUIT “GIRAFFE CUP 2022’’; the Chairman of Judges of Color of the 10 th International Artistic Photo Contest in Vietnam 2019 (VN-19); Jury chair of Travel category of the 11 th International Photo Contest in Vietnam 2021 (VN-21).He also shares methods of photo appraisal, art photography and photography post-production in photography training camps.He believes that “Listen to soul and shoot with your true emotions, hope your artistic creativity can spread and sympathy from the public!”
Bình Định Hát BộiHát bội (classical Vietnamese opera) is a unique form of traditional performing arts in Vietnam that has existed and developed over many centuries. Among them, Bình Định Hát Bội stands out as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage!Bình Định, a land famous for its heroic history and rich cultural traditions, is considered the cradle of Hát Bội art. This art form not only serves as spiritual nourishment but also carries educational significance, conveying moral, historical, and cultural values.The costumes and performances in Bình Định Hát Bội are highly symbolic and stylized, making it easy for the audience to identify the characters, such as kings, generals, traitors, or commoners. Face painting is also a distinctive highlight, with colors and patterns vividly representing the personality and fate of each character.Bình Định Hát Bội is deeply intertwined with cultural life. Despite facing the risk of fading away, this art form continues to be preserved thanks to the dedication of artisans and the community, reaffirming its enduring value in Vietnamese culture.
