Addressing the opening ceremony, Thierry Vergon, director of the French Institute in Hanoi and president of the EU National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC), shared that the function would help participants gain a deeper understanding of the various cultures, lifestyles, and people of different countries around the world, as well as other aspects.
The 2023 European Literature Days will showcase a wide variety of literary works from the UK, Poland, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, France, Finland, the Czech Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Italy, he announced.
During the event, readers will have the opportunity to interact with authors, translators, editors, and publishers, while attending seminars and participating in interactive activities.
Within the framework of the 2023 European Literature Days, a wide array of cultural and literary experiences will be offered, such as book launches, literary debates, and book fairs. Visitors will have the opportunity to delve into the world of literature and broaden their cultural horizons.
Friendship ambassadors for peace recognised
The final competition for selecting friendship ambassador for peace wrapped up in Hanoi on December 12 evening.
Learning how to make sweet soup of black sesame seeds in Hoi An
An event demonstrating how to make xi ma phu (sweet soup of black sesame seeds) will be organized at the home of Ngo Thieu, a 106-year-old xi ma phu maker in Hoi An City, on June 19.
COVID-19 becomes a source of inspiration in arts and literature
NDO – Over the past few months, many authors and artists have chosen COVID-19 as the major theme for their works. Presented across various genres such as photography, writing or music, the pieces have attracted much interest and attention from audiences.
Vietnam Film Festival 2021 to take place in Hue city
NDO – The 22nd Vietnam Film Festival will take place from September 12-16 in the ancient capital city of Hue in the central province of Thua Thien Hue, as announced by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Vietnamese woman with ‘brittle bone’ disease offers free classes to disadvantaged youths
Despite her own struggle with a debilitating bone disorder, Nguyen Thi Ngoc Tam has kept her tuition-free classes running in the northern province of Nam Dinh for almost two decades to help disadvantaged children and live her life to the fullest.
