Originally launched in 2000, the international contest on cultural and historical facts about Thang Long-Hanoi has become a forum for international friends to share their feeling for, and knowledge of the capital.

The organising board presented a special prize to Palestinian Ambassador to Vietnam, Saadi Salam, this year’s first prize to Laxmisha Rai Arvar Ragunatha of India, five second prizes, 10 third prizes, and 20 consolation prizes. It also presented three group prizes and a prize to Huynh Albert of France who has entered the contest in several different years.