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Children’s painting contest held to celebrate 45th anniversary of Vietnamese-Singaporean diplomatic relations

Tuesday, January 09, 2018, 14:01 GMT+7

The painting by Tran Huynh Que Minh won the first prize at the art competition to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Singapore in Ho Chi Minh City on January 8, 2018. Photo: Dong Nguyen/Tuoi Tre News

The painting by Phan Hoang Tuyet Minh won the first prize at the art competition to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Singapore in Ho Chi Minh City on January 8, 2018. Photo: Dong Nguyen/Tuoi Tre News

Organizers award gifts and certificates for winners at the art competition to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Singapore in Ho Chi Minh City on January 8, 2018. Photo: Dong Nguyen/Tuoi Tre News

Children participate in the art competition to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Singapore in Ho Chi Minh City on January 8, 2018. Photo: Tran Phuong/Tuoi Tre News

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