Culture - Sports

Young pianist shines with first prize at Fujairah international competition

Vietnam's Nguyen Duc Kien has claimed first prize at the 6th Fujairah International Piano Competition, a prestigious event held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Nguyen Duc Kien wins first prize at the 6th Fujairah International Piano Competition. (Photo: Nhan Dan)
Nguyen Duc Kien wins first prize at the 6th Fujairah International Piano Competition. (Photo: Nhan Dan)

Hanoi (VNA) - Young Vietnamese pianist Nguyen Duc Kien has claimed first prize at the 6th Fujairah International Piano Competition, a prestigious event held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Hosted by the Fujairah Fine Arts Academy, the competition is a renowned global stage for young pianists to showcase their talent and engage in cultural exchange.

In the latest edition, held in late January 2025, Vietnam sent five contestants competing across four categories. The delegation delivered an outstanding performance, securing three awards: one first prize, one third prize, and one consolation prize, placing Vietnam among the top-performing countries at the event.

Kien’s victory was particularly remarkable as he outshone 24 skilled competitors from over 10 countries, including Russia, China, France, and the US.

Prior to this triumph, Kien had already built a reputation with multiple accolades at national and international piano competitions./.

VNA
#Nguyen Duc Kien #pianist #Fujairah International Piano Competition
Follow VietnamPlus

Patriotic emulation

Related News

See more

People attend activities within the framework of the Hung Kings Commemoration Day on April 18, 2024. (Photo: VNA)

Hung Kings Commemoration Day contributes to promoting heritage

The events aim to educate the tradition of patriotism and gratitude to the Hung Kings and ancestors who contributed to building and protecting the nation; as well as contribute to popularising tourism and local cultural heritage towards promoting tourism and economic development in the province.

The Mother Au Co Temple Festival opens in Hien Luong commune, Ha Hoa district, Phu Tho province, with a ritual honouring the guardian deity at the local communal house. (Photo: VNA)

Spring festivals open in HCM City, Phu Tho

The “Khai ha - Cau an” Festival in Ho Chi Minh City and another dedicated to Mother Au Co in the northern province of Phu Tho, both named as national intangible cultural heritage, opened on February 4.

Cyclists compete in the International Biwase Women's Cycling Race last year. (Photo biwase.com.vn)

Binh Duong to host international cycling events

The International Women's Cycling Race Biwase Tour of Vietnam 2025 will officially begin on March 7, taking place across the provinces of Binh Duong, Binh Phuoc, Dong Nai and Lam Dong.

Vietnamese people in Laos visit Phat Tich pagoda in Vientiane, Laos on the first day of the Lunar New Year. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese people in Laos preserve Tet tradition

Vietnamese people in Laos has been flocking to Phat Tich pagoda in Vientiane since the beginning of the first day of the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2025 as a way to preserve a nice Tet tradition.

Foreign tourists wrap 'banh chung' as part of “Tet Lang Viet” programme. (Photo: VNA)

Duong Lam ancient village organises annual Tet programme

The ancient village of Duong Lam in Hanoi’s Son Tay township is organising a programme named “Tet Lang Viet” (Tet in Vietnamese village) from January 18 to February 16 (the 19th day of the last lunar month to the 19th day of the first lunar month) to promote the value of the traditional Tet (Lunar New Year) festival.