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| Prizes presented to the most outstanding entries of the contest. |
The contest, jointly held by the Hanoi Municipal Department of Culture and Sports, the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organisations, the City Cultural Centre, and the Hanoi Peace Committee, is among the activities to celebrate the 69th anniversary of Hanoi's Liberation Day (October 10, 1954 - 2023).
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Permanent Vice President of the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organisations Tran Thi Phuong said, that the event aimed to educate children about love for their homeland, love for peace and humanity, and nurture their dream of a world of peace, stability and development, without war and poverty.
It also created a venue for children to show off their painting skills while encouraging passion for painting and creativity.
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| Park Eun Seo from Horizon International Bilingual School, Hanoi at the contest. Photo: Thoidai |
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Park Eun Seo at Horizon International Bilingual School, who came to Vietnam from South Korea, said: “Hanoi, for me, is a vibrant and energetic city, but I also find that people there appreciate life, nature, other people, and peace. I can express my love for Hanoi and my appreciation for the friendly welcome and joyful smiles I always receive from the people of Hanoi through the contest.”
Alexandra, a Russian mother, said that the contest is a wonderful idea helping her child show her love for the city where she lives.
She said she encouraged her kids to take part in the competition to help them adjust to living here. “My spouse and I enjoy exploring new places and getting to know locals from various cultures. Sofia, who was born in Vietnam, once resided abroad. However, we have chosen to bring our child back to Vietnam because we want to give her a secure environment to grow. We intend to remain here for a very long time.”
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| Alexandra, her husband, and their kid, Sofia, with the painting won the third prize. Photo: Thoidai |
Children had 90 minutes to complete the drawing test. On A3 paper, paintings are created using specific colors like watercolor, wax, gouache, oil paint, felt pen, and crayons.
Paintings are judged using the following criteria: appropriate subject, concise message, conveying the contest's meaning, aesthetically pleasing picture layout, stunning and impressive color scheme, and creativity.
Artist Nguyen Xuan Thuy, Chairman of the Hanoi Fine Arts Association and Head of the Jury praised the paintings’ high quality and creativity in assessing this year’s contest. It’s like taking a look at Hanoi – City for Peace through the eyes of children.
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The organising board presented one first, five second, 10 third, and 20 consolation prizes to the most outstanding entries of the contest.
Long Pham / Source: Nhandan, Hanoitimes
