Dao Thuy Thuy Duong, a Year 6 pupil at Da Nang’s Tay Son Junior High School in Hai Chau District, has received a consolation prize in the 42^nd Universal Postal Union (UPU) International Letter-Writing Contest.  The result was announced on Wednesday by the school’s management board.

A total of 1 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals, along with 3 consolation prizes, were awarded in the contest.

Earlier, in April, Duong had won first prize in the national-level UPU Contest which had the title "Write Someone a Letter to Explain Why Water is a Precious Resource”.

Duong’s letter was about the incarnation of Thuy Tinh (the God of Water), a failed contestant in a competition to look for a husband for Princess My Nuong, daughter of the 18^th Hung King.  It highlighted the importance of water for plants, animals and human beings.

Her winning letter gave Viet Nam the opportunity to enter the 42^nd UPU International Contest and to be awarded the above-mentioned notable prize.