32 excellent works won the international painting competition "Brilliant Vietnam"

After more than 2 months of launching, the international painting contest “Brilliant Vietnam” has received nearly 1,000 paintings from Vietnamese children in 17 countries. The jury has selected 2 first prizes, 6 second prizes, 12 third prizes and 12 consolation prizes.

150 outstanding works will be exhibited in major cities of France

After many rounds of selection and careful consideration, on June 11, the Organizing Committee of the international painting competition "Brilliant Vietnam" announced the results, divided into 2 groups according to age bracket: Under 12 years old and from 12 to 17 years old.

The work “ Hue – A glimpse of the ancient capital” by Ngo Ky Han (2014) won first prize in the under 12 age bracket. Photo: Organizing Committee.

In the under 12 age bracket, First Prize goes to the author Ngo Ky Han (born in 2014 in Thanh Hoa) with the work "Hue - A glimpse of the ancient capital". Second prize was awarded to 3 authors: Ngo My Kim (2016, Da Nang) - Work "Bai Choi Festival Night in Hoi An"; Nguyen Thi Uyen Nhi (2014, Thanh Hoa) - Work "A lap of Vietnam", Khuu Ngoc Que Anh (2015, Lam Dong) - Work "Gong dance on Lang Biang plateau". The authors who won Third prize include: Nguyen Duong Bao Minh (2017, Hanoi ) - Work "A lap of Vietnam"; Nguyen Viet Vinh (2014, Bac Ninh) - Work "Viem Xa den hen lai len"; Bui Ngoc Khanh An (2015, Hanoi) - Work "Beauty of the highlands!"; Nguyen Thi Linh Dan (2014, Da Nang) - Work "The art of Tuong in Quang region"; Le Ngoc Hanh Nguyen (2014, Quang Binh) - Work "Hue Songs on the Perfume River"; Duong Nam Nghi (2015, Ho Chi Minh City) - Work "Cai Rang Floating Market, Can Tho".

The work “Tu Linh” by Nguyen Cat Tien (2009), First prize in the 12 to 17 age bracket. Photo: Organizing Committee.

In the 12-17 age bracket, the work “Tu Linh” by author Nguyen Cat Tien (2009, Ho Chi Minh ) won the first prize. The second prize was awarded to the authors: Sai Ngoc Anh (2008, Vinh Yen) - “Phu Lang Pottery Village”; Nguyen Kieu An (2009, Hanoi) - “Hue Love Song”; Ho Vu Ha Anh (2009, Hanoi) - “Heritage Colors”. The third prize went to the authors Nguyen Phuc Minh (2013, Hanoi) - “Intangible Culture”; Nguyen Tu Vinh (2009, Hanoi) - “Quan Ho Bac Ninh Folk Songs”; Hoang Cong Trung (2009, Hanoi) - “Hoi An Ancient Town”; Ngo My Anh (2008, Hanoi) - “Vietnamese Pho - Soul in the Soup Bowl”; Le Tue Tam (2008, Hanoi) - “Hoi An Ancient Town Flower Lantern Festival”; Nguyen Ngoc Huyen Thu (2008, Hanoi) - "Love Songs of the Capital".

In addition, there are 10 “Impressive Vietnam” awards and 2 “Inspiring Works” sub-awards, awarded by sponsor Vietinter Foods to encourage young talents who are passionate about Vietnamese cultural heritage and express it in their works.

32 prizes were awarded and 150 excellent works will be exhibited at cultural and exhibition centers in the three cities of Saint Herblain, Lorient and Paris (France). 20 works winning first, second and third prizes will be displayed for a week at the A2Z Art Gallery in Paris.

Ms. Nguyen Le Hanh Nhi, representative of the Organizing Committee of the “Brilliant Vietnam” Painting Contest, shared: “We started this contest with the simple desire to create an artistic playground for children. But the deeper we delve, the more we see the power of art in connecting the young generation with their cultural roots. The most touching thing is that many children were born and raised abroad but expressed their love for their homeland through emotional and delicate drawings."

Draw with pride and nostalgia

With 1,000 entries from 17 countries, the “Brilliant Vietnam” painting contest is not only an art playground but also a journey connecting communities in Vietnam and the world to spread national pride.

Before participating in the contest, many young people only knew about familiar symbols and cultural heritages such as beef noodle soup, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An..., but then learned more about lesser-known cultural values, such as hát bội, bull racing festivals, chau van, Hầu đồng, Tứ linh...

Judges Ziwei Phuong and Anthony Phuong (2nd and 3rd from right), along with French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife during a visit to Gallery A2Z Paris last April. Gallery A2Z is ​​where the 20 highest-winning paintings of the competition are displayed. Photo: Organizing Committee.

Artists Anthony Phuong and Léa Ziwei Li-Phuong, founders of A2Z Paris Art Gallery and members of the Jury, shared: "We are very excited because the French public will soon have the opportunity to explore the diversity and richness of Vietnamese culture through the works exhibited this time at Gallery A2Z. It is noteworthy that the children in the older group (12 to 17 years old) have known how to apply drawing techniques, as well as being inspired by very modern elements. We feel their pride in expressing the beauty of Vietnam - a country with deep historical culture and its own unique identity."

“Brilliant Vietnam” is organized by ART SPACE Association in collaboration with A2Z Art Gallery in Paris, Vietnam Cultural Center in France, Vietnam Bretagne Sud Association and Vietinter Foods, to arouse love for national culture and promote creativity of children through the lens of painting.

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