The leaders from the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the authors won the first, the second and the third prizes are having photos taken.

After a period of launching, the Organizing Committee of the competition has received 7 sketch samples from the authors across the country. The Board has assessed and selected 3 samples, including 2 sketches having code PAQ1 and code PAH3 of AVEW Investment and Construction joint Stock Company (No. 22, Cu Chinh Lan Street, Khuong Mai Ward, Thanh Xuan District - Hanoi) and the sketch having PAB2 code of Vietnam Science and Technology Services joint Stock Company (No. 362, Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan Trung, Thanh Xuan District - Hanoi).

With the absolute number of votes 8/8, the Board has selected the sketch having code PAQ1 of A.V.E.W Investment and Construction joint Stock Comp to be awarded the first prize; the second prize was awarded to the PAH3 code of A.V.E.W Construction and Investment Group joint Stock Company and the third prize was given to the sketch having PAB2 code of Vietnam Science and Technology Services joint Stock Company. The value of the prizes were as follows: The first prize was 65 million VND, the second one was 25 million VMD and the third one was 15 million VND.

According to the evaluation of the Board, the sketch having PAQ1 code has met all the conditions of size, material and regulations on creating sketch samples of step 2 based on the competition rules. The proportion of the work is suitable, the square and round pedestals are exalted and stable. The symbol-creating language is synchronized, the expression is simple, strong and sure. The symbol of gong is soulful, which is considered as a unique symbol with cultural characteristics of Hoa Binh province.

At the awards ceremony, the representatives of the competition’s Organizing Committee asked AVEW Investment and Construction Group joint Stock Company to take the next steps to ensure the progress of the construction of the fine art works at the intersection of the highway 6 and Hoa Lac - Hoa Binh road as planned.

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