Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Minh Hong addresses the ceremony (Photo: VNA) Nghe An (VNA) – The 48th International Letter-Writing Competition for Young People was launched at a ceremony held in Vinh city of the central province of Nghe An on October 12. The contest, organised by the Universal Postal Union (UPU), tasks students to “Write a letter about your hero”. Vietnamese students under 15 years old are eligible for the competition. Each contestant is required to submit a handwritten letter of less than 1,000 words before February 15, 2019. At the event, organisers honoured Nguyen Thi Bach Duong, a 14-year-old Vietnamese student who won third prize at the previous international competition. Duong is an eighth grader at the Nguyen Trai Junior High School in Nam Sach district, Hai Duong province. Her letter won the top prize of the national UPU contest in May this year. She received a prize worth 15 million VND (about 640 USD) … [Read more...] about 48th edition of world’s letter-writing contest launched
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Vietnamese student wins third prize at int’l letter-writing contest
Nguyen Thi Bach Duong, an eighth grader at the Nguyen Trai Junior High School in Nam Sach district, Hai Duong province, wins third place at the 47th International Letter-Writing Competition For Young People, launched globally by the Universal Postal Union (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A 14-year-old Vietnamese student has won third prize at the 47th International Letter-Writing Competition For Young People, launched globally by the Universal Postal Union (UPU). The UPU recently celebrated World Post Day (October 9) and presented the contest prizes in Bern city, Switzerland, according to the Department of International Cooperation under the Ministry of Information and Communications. This year’s event challenged contestants to “Imagine you are a letter travelling through time, what message do you wish to convey to your readers?” The first prize was presented to a 13-year-old Cypriot student, while second prize went to a 10-year-old Portuguese child. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese student wins third prize at int’l letter-writing contest
Vietnamese student wins prize at international letter-writing contest
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — A letter by Nguyễn Thị Bạch Dương, an eighth grade student from the northern province of Hải Dương, has won third prize at the 47th annual Universal Postal Union (UPU) International Letter-Writing Contest. Her letter won first prize out of over a million entries to this year’s contest in Việt Nam. The theme for the 2018 competition was: "Imagine you are a letter travelling through time. What message do you wish to convey to your readers?" Dương’s letter wrote in the voice of Francis Pharcellus, an editor from The Sun newspaper, as he persuades eight-year-old reader Virginia O’Hanlon that Santa Clause exists. Her letter, dated in the 19th century, was judged as naturally creative and full of humanity. The awards ceremony was held in Bern, Switzerland, where Vietnamese ambassador Phạm Hải Bằng received on Dương’s behalf. The first … [Read more...] about Vietnamese student wins prize at international letter-writing contest
Santa Claus-themed letter wins national UPU contest
Nguyen Thi Bach Duong (centre), an eighth grader at the Nguyen Trai Junior High School in Hai Duong province, is presented with the first prize of the contest (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A letter about Santa Claus written by an eighth grader in Hai Duong province has won the first prize of the 47th International Letter-Writing Competition for Young People in Vietnam. Nguyen Thi Bach Duong, an eighth grader at the Nguyen Trai Junior High School in Nam Sach district, Hai Duong province, won the top prize of the contest, which was launched globally by the Universal Postal Union (UPU). The Corporation of Vietnam Post Office (Vietnam Post) and the Thieu nien Tien phong newspaper held a ceremony in Hanoi on May 11 to present prizes to the winners. This year’s contest is themed "Imagine you are a letter travelling through time. What message do you wish to convey to your readers?" In her letter, Duong imagined herself to be a real letter which was written by an editor of The … [Read more...] about Santa Claus-themed letter wins national UPU contest
Exhibition gathers handwritten letters in the past century
VietNamNet Bridge – Handwritten letters of the Vietnamese people during the last hundred years are on display at an exhibition in Hanoi. The exhibition is hosted by A Letter Home, a homestay accommodation provider, a space of patisserie, café and books.This is very different from art exhibitions because visitors can spend an entire day reading hundreds of letters in Vietnamese, English and French, sent by intellectuals, artists, writers and people in a family. Some of them are love letters while some are official documents.“Handwritten letters could very well be the most beautiful means of communication between humans,” said Nguyen Da Thuong, 30, owner of A Letter Home.“They not only store information but also lessen conflicts between us,” Thuong said.“When you write something down and send it to another person, things slow down, and if the anger is present, it will be eased.”“Intellectuals, collectors, even families have been … [Read more...] about Exhibition gathers handwritten letters in the past century
Student comes second in writing contest
A Vietnamese junior high school student has won the second prize at the 38th UPU (Universal Postal Union) Letter Writing Contest, reported the Ministry of the Post and Telecommunications.The contestants had to write a letter to someone about how good working conditions can lead to a better, happier life. Nguyen Dac Xuan Thao from the Nguyen Hue junior high school in Da Nang wrote about her father’s accident that paralysed and left him confined to a wheelchair.Thao wrote a letter to State President Nguyen Minh Triet asking the government leaders to come up with suitable policies and guidelines in order to reduce accidents at construction sites and factories.Thao’s father, Nguyen Dac Sinh, had worked as a builder. Since his accident, the family has had to deal with a myriad of hardships.Thao’s letter beat out 1.5 million other entries to take first prize at the national UPU contest. The letter was then translated into French in order to take part in the international … [Read more...] about Student comes second in writing contest
Dao people use writing to protect culture
The Dao ethnic group in Viet Nam has an abundance of ancient books treasured by the people as a link to their past, as well by historians, who can gain important insights into historical events in mountainous regions. Authorities are struggling with how to preserve the ancient works for the future and the Dao people’s unique writing system. Travel through historyThe Dao people created their own writing system using a combination of borrowed Chinese characters and their own pictographic words during China’s Qing dynasty (1644-1912). The earliest Dao book was written in 1732, according to Tran Huu Son, director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism in the north-western province of Lao Cai.The ancient books cover religious topics and beliefs, rituals songs, and record the intermarriages between different Dao groups including Dao Tuyen, Dao Quan Trang, Dao Quan Chet, Dao Do. There is also a rich collection of epic poems. Research by experts over the last three years … [Read more...] about Dao people use writing to protect culture
Vietnam takes prize in the 38th UPU Letter Writing Contest
A Vietnamese junior high school pupil has won second prize at the 38th UPU Letter Writing Contest, reported the Ministry of the Post and Telecommunications, citing sources from the Universal Post Union (UPU). The contestants had to write a letter to someone, explaining that good working conditions can ensure a better and happier life. Nguyen Dac Xuan Thao from the Nguyen Hue junior high school in Da Nang City spoke about his father’s accident that paralysed him and left him a wheelchair. “Acting” as the son of a family in many difficulties, Thao wrote a letter to State President Nguyen Minh Trite, asking government leaders to come up with suitable policies and guidelines to reduce accidents at construction sites and factories. Thao’s letter beat 1.5 million other entries to take first prize at the national UPU contest.Vietnam has taken part in the UPU contest since 1987. Source: Vnn … [Read more...] about Vietnam takes prize in the 38th UPU Letter Writing Contest
2013 Int’l Writing Competition raises awareness of water resources
(Cinet)- 42nd International Letter Writing Competition for Young People themed ‘Write a letter to someone telling why water is a precious natural resource’ was informed by the Universal Postal Union (UPU) at the Nguyen Du Junior High School in Hanoi on November 1. The event was jointly held by the Ministries of Information and Communications, Education and Training, Natural Resources and Environment, in conjunction with the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, the Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Corporation and the Thieu nien Tien phong (Youth Pioneers) newspaper. The annual competition expects to raise awareness among young people of an important global social issue, while strengthening solidarity and friendship among nations, promoting participants’ This is the 23rd time that Vietnam has joint the competition.Nguyen Quoc Vinh, Deputy General-Director of the Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Corporation, said the previous competitions had attracted more than … [Read more...] about 2013 Int’l Writing Competition raises awareness of water resources
Writing contest launched for late composer
The Nhac Trinh Trong Toi (Trinh's Music in My Heart) writing contest to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of composer Trinh Cong Son's death has been launched by the artist's family and BHD Star Cinema. One hundred contestants will have the opportunity to visit his workplace and tombstone on April 2. Five best writers will be awarded the book Thu Tinh Gui Mot Nguoi (Love Letters to One Person). Son's music lovers can send a writing sample (700 word maximum), expressing his or her emotions about Son or his songs to the following address: BHD Company, TMS building, 172 Hai Ba Trung, District 1, HCM City (email: [email protected]) before 10pm on March 22. Contest results will be posted on the BHD Star Cinema official website at 9am on March 25. Source: VNS … [Read more...] about Writing contest launched for late composer