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The paintings express the beauty of Hanoi, its people, and their aspirations for peace and a clean, safe environment. Nguyen Minh Phuong, 11, received first prize for her painting “Peace, solidarity and friendship”. Min Jin Yang, 14, from the Republic of Korea, and two Hanoi kids, namely Le Hong Nhung, 12, and Tran Linh Chi, 9, received second prizes. Numerous others received third prizes and consolation prizes for their paintings.