The event was organized by the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organisations (HAUFO), the Hanoi chapter of Vietnam-Australia Friendship Association, and the Australian Embassy in Vietnam.
HAUFO President Nguyen Ngoc Ky highlighted the overwhelming response from teachers and students in Hanoi since the launch of the competition nearly two months ago. A total of 4,315 entries were received from 45 secondary and high schools.
Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski mentioned that Vietnam and Australia established diplomatic ties in 1973, and shortly after, the first Vietnamese students arrived in Australia on scholarships. Over 80,000 Vietnamese students have since pursued their education in Australia.
The competition not only deepens students’ understanding of Australia, its people, and the Australia-Vietnam relationship but also enhances their self-learning abilities, reading and writing skills, as well as their proficiency in using and practicing English.
Participants answered multiple-choice questions and wrote essays to demonstrate their knowledge of Australia across various aspects including history, culture, economy, geography, education, and the cooperation and friendship between Vietnam and Australia.
Out of 150 entries selected for the final round, the judging board awarded three collective prizes and 20 individual prizes. Ngo Si Lien secondary school in Hoan Kiem district won the first prize in the collective category, while Dao Nguyen Gia Han from Ngo Si Lien secondary school and Nguyen Hong Phuc from Viet Duc high school received the first prize in the individual category.
Vietnam Military History Museum receives Fatherland Protection Order
NDO – The Vietnam Military History Museum held a ceremony in Hanoi on July 15 to celebrate its 60th anniversary (1956-2016) and receive the Fatherland Protection Order, first class.
Ancient house in Ma May
NDO – Ma May, a rare quarter that still retains several old houses, has created one of the characteristics of Hanoi. Hanoi’s streets are becoming increasingly crowded and traditional features can sometimes be hidden behind modern life. But if one takes the time to relax and look around, the ancient features begin to reveal themselves.
Hanoi, HCM City see good growth of tourism revenue
NDO – In the first ten months of 2016, the revenue of Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism industry amounted to VND80 trillion while Hanoi’s reached over VND50 trillion.
Book festival “Hanoi – City for Peace” opens
NDO – The Hanoi book festival with the theme “Hanoi – City for Peace” opened at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi on October 2, as part of activities to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the capital’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2019).
Russian Film Week opens in Hanoi
NDO – Russian film-lovers in Hanoi will have a chance to enjoy the country’s well-known films with free entrance from December 9 to 13 during the “Russian film week in Hanoi”.
