Dao Khuong Duy received the National First Prize in the 52nd UPU International Letter Writing Competition – Photo: HA THANH
According to the announcement of the UPU International Office, Dao Khuong Duy – student of Grade 7/1 of Huynh Tan Phat Secondary School, Binh Dai District, Ben Tre – won the letter of participation in the 52nd UPU International Letter Writing Competition in 2023. Third prize globally.
the letter was touching
The 52nd UPU International Letter Writing Competition 2023 is organized by the Universal Poster Union (UPU). This competition is for children between 9 to 15 years. This year’s test is to write a paper no more than 800 words long on the topic: “Imagine you are a superhero with a mission to make all the streets of the world safe for children.”
In the UPU exam application form, Dao Khuong Duy transformed into the superhero S-24/7 and gave a message to parents on the Love-365 planet to tell them about his mission to save children around the world from road traffic accidents. Wrote a letter. With special superpowers like clone, transformation, space travel…
In the letter, Du expressed the idea that as long as there is enough love, care, sharing, and responsibility for children, anyone can become a “superhero” to save children from villains. God of traffic accidents.
This paper won the first prize in the 2023 UPU International Paper Writing Competition (National Level), which was awarded on 19 May in Hanoi. The letter was then translated into French and sent to the International Postal Union Office to compete at the global level and was awarded third prize by the organizing committee.
Dao Khuong Duy likes to read books – Photo: Hoi Phuong
For the first time, a Ben Tre student has won a global UPU award
Dao Khuong Duy won the third prize in the UPU International Letter Writing Competition, this news became a common joy for the teachers and students of Huynh Tan Phat Secondary School, even more special when the good news came at the beginning of the new school year.
This award is a great encouragement to students who actively participate in the next season of the UPU International Letter Writing Competition.
Dao Khuong Duy has been a good student for many years – Photo: Hoai Phuong
Dao shares with Khuong Duy tuoi tray online: “I was very surprised and happy to know that my letter was selected for the third prize in the competition.
I have never been abroad so I was very nervous before traveling to Saudi Arabia. During this time, I am focusing on practicing English communication so that I can communicate with other winners.
I will introduce you and the competition organizers to my hometown Ben Tre and the beautiful, hospitable country Vietnam.”
Very touched to receive the news that her daughter’s paper won third prize at the world level. These days, Ms. Huynh Thi Thao Tien (Duy’s mother) is preparing her child for the new school year and slowly packing his luggage for a trip abroad. In addition to receiving awards.
“When my child went abroad for the first time, I didn’t have my father or mother with me, so I was a little worried. This is a valuable opportunity for my child to learn more about a new country and meet new friends” – confides Ms. Thao Tien.
It is known that Dao Khuong Duy is a student who has overcome difficulties and studied well for many years. He likes playing chess, football and reading books about famous Vietnamese historical figures…
Dao Khuong Duy helps his parents with household chores – Photo: Hoi Phuong
The announcement and award ceremony of the international competition will be held at the closing session of the 4th UPU Extraordinary Congress on October 5, 2023 in Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia.
Candidates who win 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes in the International UPU Competition are invited to participate in the awards ceremony. Duy is currently being provided assistance to complete the necessary procedures.
Khuong Duy and a Vietnam Post Corporation official are expected to fly in from Hanoi.
All travel and accommodation costs will be covered by Saudi Arabia Post.
Previously, Vietnam had won the global first prize twice, with Ho Thi Hieu Hien (Grade 6/9, Tay Son Secondary School, Hai Chau District, Da Nang City, 2010) and Nguyen Thi Thu Trang (Grade 9B, Nguyen Secondary School, 2010 School) were included. Trai, Nam Sach District, Hai Duong, 2016).
