Vietnamese children and foreign kids living in Vietnam aged between 7 and 15 are invited to participate in a contest to learn about the historic 1954 Dien Bien Phu victory through stamps, which was launched in Hanoi on February 12.
Organised by the Central Council of Young Pioneers in coordination with the Vietnam Post Corporation and the Vietnam Stamp Association, the contest is part of the activities to mark the 60 th anniversary of the victory.
Speaking at the launching ceremony, head of the Council Nguyen Thi Ha underlined the significance of the contest, saying that it will help kids better understanding about the country’s history as well as educate them on hometown patriotism.
By answering questions related to the Dien Bien Phu victory, that put an end to French colonial rule in Vietnam, contestants can also learn about the development of stamp and present their idea in designing stamps on the subject.
Entries should be sent to the organising board before April 30.-VNA
Organised by the Central Council of Young Pioneers in coordination with the Vietnam Post Corporation and the Vietnam Stamp Association, the contest is part of the activities to mark the 60 th anniversary of the victory.
Speaking at the launching ceremony, head of the Council Nguyen Thi Ha underlined the significance of the contest, saying that it will help kids better understanding about the country’s history as well as educate them on hometown patriotism.
By answering questions related to the Dien Bien Phu victory, that put an end to French colonial rule in Vietnam, contestants can also learn about the development of stamp and present their idea in designing stamps on the subject.
Entries should be sent to the organising board before April 30.-VNA
