THE HANOI TIMES — A sixth-grade student, Nguyen Hoang Thinh, from Hanoi Victoria School, has been awarded the special prize in the “Denmark in Your Eyes 2025” art competition, organized by the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam. His impressive artwork, “Green World – Green Future,” crafted from fabric scraps, conveyed a powerful message of sustainability that captivated the judges.
The “Denmark in Your Eye” painting competition award ceremony, held on April 2 in Hanoi. Photo: Hong Van
This competition, a collaborative effort between the Danish Embassy, the Vietnam-Denmark Friendship Association (VIDAFA), the Ministry of Education and Training, Kim Dong Publishing House, and Thieu Nien Tien Phong & Nhi Dong Newspaper, serves as a dynamic platform to engage Vietnamese youth in environmental advocacy. It aligns with the Vietnam-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership, encouraging young minds to embrace sustainability and innovation.
With the theme “Green Ideas,” the competition attracted an impressive 24,600 entries from students across 260 schools and clubs in Vietnam. It fostered awareness and encouraged participants to reflect on the importance of sustainability in their daily lives, envisioning a greener future.
Nguyen Hoang Thinh’s award-winning artwork, “The Green World – Green Future”
Thinh, the young artist behind “Green World – Green Future,” expressed his desire to inspire those around him to take action in protecting our planet. “I want to call on everyone to join hands in preserving the environment,” he said. “By reusing discarded materials, I also seek to celebrate the beauty of our world, promote sustainable values, and showcase the power of art as a tool for change.”
The competition’s organizing committee recognized the talent and efforts of many participants, awarding 73 individual prizes, including two first prizes, four second prizes, eight third prizes, 50 fourth prizes, and nine promising prizes.
The “Denmark in Your Eyes” exhibition, showcasing the creativity and talent of Vietnamese youth. Photo: Hong Van
Danish Ambassador Nicolai Prytz, speaking at the award ceremony, emphasized the crucial role of youth in shaping a more sustainable and positive future. “Young people drive social change, and in Vietnam, they have numerous opportunities to engage in social initiatives and inspire others,” he remarked.
