Poetry Day celebrated at Hanoi’s Thang Long Citadel

The Vietnam Poetry Day was celebrated at Hanoi's Thang Long Imperial Citadel on the evening of February 5, attracting the participation of many poetry lovers, poets, writers and artists.
A performance at the programme.
A performance at the programme.

The Vietnam Poetry Day 2023 was held under the theme ‘Nhip dieu moi’ (New Rhythm) with a hope that life will return with a "new rhythm, momentum and confidence" following the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Secretary of the Party Central Committee Nguyen Trong Nghia (L) receives a gift of a cat sculpture by artist Le Dinh Nguyen, from Chairman of Vietnam Writers’ Association Nguyen Quang Thieu.

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The programme attracted the participation of many poetry lovers, poets, writers and artists.

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A performance at the programme.

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Poet Huu Thinh recalled his inspiration to write the poem entitled ‘Nam Anh Em Tren Mot Chiec Xe Tang’ (Five fighters on a tank)

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Poet Thi Hoang recited his poem at the programme.

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A poetry recital by poets Lu Mai and Nguyen Minh Cuong.

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A touching moment between Vietnamese poet Bang Viet and US poet Bruce Weigl.