Winners of the contest and the organising board in a group photo (Source: baoquocte.vn)Hanoi (VNA) – A ceremony was held inHanoi on September 29 to reward winners of the third international paintingcompetition entitled “I draw Vietnam – I draw Russia”.
The contest received 407 submissions from 359children of the three age groups – 6 to 8, 9 to 12, and 13 to 16.
After three assessment rounds, three young paintersobtained the first prizes. They are Duong Tue Nhi, 6, from the northernprovince of Vinh Phuc, Pham Anh Vu, 10, from Hanoi, and Tran Minh Trong Nhan,13, from Ho Chi Minh City.
The organizers also presented five second, six thirdand 30 consolation prizes to outstanding contestants.
Speaking at the award ceremony, Trinh Quoc Khanh,Vice Chairman of the Vietnam-Russia Friendship Association (VRFA), said thecontest ran in Vietnam and Russia simultaneously.
He noted the Russian edition recorded 270 entries,adding that the winners in Russia will soon be announced and honoured.
Khanh said the paintings reflect Vietnam – Russiarelations through different lens. According to him, they introduce the peopleand land of the two nations and describe the life of Vietnamese and Russianchildren.
He said the VRFA and relevant units will work toorganise more activities to enhance mutual understanding and friendship betweenthe two countries’ younger generations.
Sergey Tanakov, Counselor at the Russian Embassy inVietnam, stressed the special meaning of the contest to bilateral ties.
He said the significant number of submissions showedVietnamese youths’ love for and interest in their country and Russia.
Tanakov said the embassy will support theorganisation of the contest in coming years and plans to hold more similaractivities.-VNA
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