The event was organised by the Hanoi Literature and Arts Union and the Hanoi Writers Association.
Joining the poetic atmosphere of Vietnam Poetry Day taking place in many localities across the country on the full moon of the first lunar month, Hanoi Poetry Day was organised for the first time with the consent and direction of the Party Committee of Hanoi and Hanoi People's Committee.
Although it opened in heavy rain, the event attracted large numbers of people and tourists with its unique art performances.
Chairman of the Hanoi Writers Association Tran Gia Thai affirmed that the organisation of Hanoi Poetry Day aims to encourage writers and artists to create works of high ideological and artistic value to meet the needs of enjoying literature and art in the new era; and to bring literary and artistic works to all classes of people.
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Writer Tran Gia Thai gives the opening speech. |
After the opening speech and drumming to open the festival, the art programme opened with a vibrant drum and dragon dance performance. Following, People's Artist Tran Quoc Chiem recited the poem "Nguyen Tieu" by President Ho Chi Minh in a profound, sacred, and solemn manner.
Audience members have the opportunity to enjoy many works by authors of many generations.
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The main stage, where inspirational poetry and music performances take place. |
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Visitors enjoy the unique paintings and photographs. |
Responding to Hanoi Poetry Day, on the campus of Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam (the Temple of Literature), there is also an exhibition space organised by the Hanoi Photography Association and the Hanoi Fine Arts Association, displaying works about Hanoi, spring, and the country.
