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Children’s painting contest highlights Vietnam-US friendship

One hundred children aged 7-15 have participated in a painting contest that highlights the friendship between Vietnam and the US.
Children’s painting contest highlights Vietnam-US friendship ảnh 1Hong Bao Tran from Nguyen Khuyen fine art club, District 12 win the first prize (Source: tuoitre online)

One hundred children aged 7-15 have participated in a painting contest that highlights the friendship between Vietnam and the US as well as the aspiration for peace and amity among nations around the world

The event was organised by the Ho Chi Minh City General Sciences Library in conjunction with the Thai Duong Consulting and Investment JSC in celebration of 20 years of normalisation of Vietnam-US bilateral relations and the establishment of twining ties between Ho Chi Minh City and San Francisco city.

First prize went to Tran Pham Nhu Quynh from Tan Kien primary school, Binh Chanh district and Vo Tan Hung from Binh Tien primary school, District 6.

Le Thi Van Truc from Le Quy Don secondary school, District 11, and Hong Bao Tran from Nguyen Khuyen fine art club, District 12 were also award winners.

The winning pictures are on display at the library from August 18-23.-VNA

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