The 1,000 years of Thang Long-Ha Noi was the theme of this year's contest, testing knowledge of the capital's history and culture. Palestine's Ambassador to Viet Nam Saadi Salama was awarded a special prize for his work on Ha Noi's people, written in Vietnamese.
First prize was awarded to LaxmishaRai Arvar Ragunatha from India. Five second prizes, 10 third prizes and 20 consolation prizes were also given. Group prizes went to the International Student Centre, Ha Noi University and the Russian High School.
Speaking at the event, Ngo Thi Thanh Hang, vice chairperson of the city People's Committee, expressed her thanks to the expatriates in the capital, especially for their role in this celebration and their contributions to preserving the city.
Also at the ceremony, the chief of UNESCO representatives in Viet Nam, Latherine Muller Marin, the chairman of the French Heritage Union, Philippe Chaplain, and the Palestinian Ambassador to Viet Nam suggested solutions to preserve cultural values.
Over a six-month period, the contest received 1,789 responses from both individuals and organisations written in six languages, including Chinese, French, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian and English. The contest has been held annually since 2000 for foreigners and Vietnamese people living abroad.
The organising committee selects a different topic each year, though all are aimed at acquainting foreigners and overseas Vietnamese with the culture and history of the capital city.
The Ha Noi Union of Friendship Organisations and the city People's Committee joined hands in making preparations for the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Ha Noi as well as in helping a large number of foreigners better understand the country's history and culture by sponsoring the annual contest. — VNS
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