60 awards presented at Dong Nai Melodies of Youth contest

On the morning of August 29, the Dong Nai Center for Culture and Cinema held the closing ceremony, final performances, and awards presentation for the 2025 Dong Nai Melodies of Youth contest.

Ton Thi Thanh Tinh, Director of the Dong Nai Center for Culture and Cinema, presents awards to contestants whose performances win top prizes at the contest. Photo: My Ny

The organizers presented 60 awards across various performance categories, including solo, duet/trio, dance, and instrumental music. Contestants competed in two age divisions: Group A (ages 5–10) and Group B (ages 11–15). Each category included one First Prize, two Second Prizes, along with multiple Third and Consolation Prizes.

The 2025 Melodies of Youth contest took place over three days (August 27-29), attracting more than 300 young students from communes and wards across the province, who performed 81 vibrant and creative acts. The event was one of the meaningful activities held to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and the National Day (September 2) of Vietnam.

A lithophone solo performance at the 2025 Melodies of Youth Contest in Dong Nai Province. Photo: My Ny

The contest provided a vibrant platform for children and teenagers across the province to meet, exchange ideas, share learning and training experiences, and strengthen solidarity. It also fostered a lively spirit of competition as students prepared to enter the 2025–2026 academic year.

My Ny

Translated: Thuc Oanh - Minho