The finale and awards ceremony of the arts talent contest 2023 entitled ‘Spring and Youth’ took place in Da Nang on Tuesday evening.

An 'Ao Dai' fashion performance at the finale of the 2023 arts talent contest. Photo: X.D

According to the contest’s organisers, the number of this year’s contestants increased by 158 compared to the previous year. More than 70% of the total contestants competed in the solo genre.

In addition, the quality of this year’s contest was 20% better than that of previous years with many entries and participating ages.

The jury selected 15 out of the 31 excellent performances from the preliminary rounds to compete in the final round.

As a result, 12 Gold, 12 Silver, 2 Prospects and 1 Investment prizes were given out to outstanding contestants.

In the category of group, the Culture, Information and Sports Center of Son Tra District won the first prize. Meanwhile, the Cultural and Sports Center of Hai Chau District finished in second place and the Culture, Information and Sports Center of Cam Le District came third.

Also, three consolation prizes went to candidates from Thanh Khe and Lien Chieu districts, and the Da Nang University of Architecture.

Reporting by XUAN DUNG - Translating by M.DUNG