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Painting contest marks Vietnam-Cuba diplomatic ties

The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations on September 27 launched a painting contest for children to mark the 60th anniversary of Vietnam-Cuba diplomatic ties.
Painting contest marks Vietnam-Cuba diplomatic ties ảnh 1At the launching ceremony (Photo: VNA)

HCM (VNA) – The Ho Chi Minh City Unionof Friendship Organisations on September 27 launched a painting contest forchildren to mark the 60th anniversary of Vietnam-Cuba diplomaticties.

The contest aims to help local children understandmore about the traditional, special friendship between the two countries, aswell as the land and people of Cuba, said Truong Thi Hien, Chairwoman of theVietnam-Cuba Friendship Association in HCM City.

Children aged from 7-14 who are studying at primaryand secondary schools, and art training centres across the city are eligible toparticipate in the event, she said. Each of the educational institutionscan send at least 10 entries to the competition.

There will be a first prize worth 1 million VND (42.08USD), two second prizes (each worth 00,000 VND), three third prizes (500,000VND), and 10 consolidation prizes (300,000 VND), for individuals.

In the collective category, there will be a firstprize valued at 1.5 million VND, one second prize (1 million VND) and one thirdprize (500,000 VND).

Outstanding works will be exhibited nationwide.

The entries should be submitted to the organisersbefore October 15. The award ceremony is expected to be held on October 31 inthe city./.
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