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Hanoi, foreign children join painting contest on Hanoi

Nearly 300 local and foreign children aged 5-15 joined the international painting contest “I love Hanoi – City for Peace” in the capital city on June 1.
Hanoi, foreign children join painting contest on Hanoi ảnh 1At the event (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Nearly 300 local and foreign childrenaged 5-15 joined the international painting contest “I love Hanoi – City forPeace” in the capital city on June 1.

The annual event was co-organised by the Hanoi Union ofFriendship Organisations (HUFO), the municipal Department of Culture andSports, the Hanoi Cultural Centre and Hanoi Peace Committee in response toInternational Children’s Day (June 1) and the 20th anniversary ofHanoi’s UNESCO recognition as a City for Peace.

It afforded Vietnamese and foreign children a chance to meetand strengthen their friendship.

Speaking at the event, HUFO Vice Chairwoman Tran Thi Phuongexpressed her hope that children will tell their aspirations about humans andlives, and show love for Hanoi through their paintings.

The organising board presented a special prize to Jo Han-ulfrom the Republic of Korea, two first prizes to Luu Tung Duong and Hoang AnhDuong from the capital city.

Three second, five third, 10 consolation and 9 thematicprizes were also granted to contestants.-VNA
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