Students from Myanmar achieved notable success at the “International Youth Painting Invitational Exhibition” held under the title of 2024 Colourful World in Beijing, China. Organised with the support of the Myanmar-China Friendship Association (Central), Myanmar participants won awards in various age categories.

In the 7 to 12 age group, G4 student Thit Htoo Nyan secured first prize. In the 13 to 18 age group, G9 student Phone Myat San won second prize, while G9 student Min Sit Paing, G8 student Pyae Phyo Hein, and art school student Zu Zu Hlaing earned third prizes.

The event, held on 23 November, was co-hosted by the Beijing People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (BPAFFC), the Beijing Association for Science and Technology, the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Beijing Municipal Government, and the Beijing Women’s Federation.

Over 52,000 students from 64 countries participated in the competition, divided into three age groups: 4 to 6, 7 to 12, and 13 to 18. Myanmar’s students competed in the 7 to 12 and 13 to 18 categories under the supervision of the Myanmar-China Friendship Association (Central), showcasing their talents and earning recognition on an international platform.

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