The work " Hanoi in my heart has a bridge and a river" by author Dao Thi Thu Hien (Hanoi), along with 9 other outstanding articles, received awards in the "Hanoi and Me" writing contest organized by Hanoi People Magazine.
On September 27th, the closing ceremony and awards presentation for the writing contest "Hanoi and Me" took place at Hanoi Book Street, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital (October 10, 1954 - October 10, 2024).
According to journalist Vuong Minh Hue, Editor-in-Chief of Nguoi Ha Noi Magazine and Head of the Organizing Committee, after nearly two years since its launch, the competition has received enthusiastic participation from numerous professional and amateur authors from 43 provinces and cities nationwide, as well as some overseas Vietnamese in South Korea, Poland, Germany, France, and other countries.
“The entries, spanning various genres (essays, memoirs, notes, reportage), vividly reflect the distinctive cultural features of Hanoi in terms of cuisine , traditional crafts, historical relics, scenic spots, art, and heritage...; especially the character of the people of Hanoi, from the depths of the past, still 'shines' in contemporary life. Many works convey memories, nostalgia, attachment, love, and longing for Hanoi, expressing perspectives, thoughts, concerns, hopes, and expectations for building the capital,” journalist Vuong Minh Hue assessed.
From nearly 400 entries, the judging panel unanimously selected 10 outstanding works out of 30 finalists to award prizes. The First Prize went to "Hanoi in My Heart Has a Bridge and a River" by Dao Thi Thu Hien (Hanoi); the two Second Prizes went to "Old Quarter: Nostalgia and Love" by Tra Mi (Hanoi) and "My Handbook - Hanoi Has Been Here for a Long Time" by Moc Nhien ( Thai Nguyen ).
The Organizing Committee also awarded 3 Third Prizes and 4 Consolation Prizes, and selected 25 works with the highest number of views each month, quarter, and year to award supplementary prizes.
Speaking at the ceremony, People's Artist Tran Quoc Chiem, Vice President of the Vietnam Union of Literature and Arts Associations and President of the Hanoi Union of Literature and Arts Associations, emphasized: "With many high-quality works, the competition has become a meaningful literary playground, an opportunity for authors of all ages, from all over the country, to express their perspectives and emotions about Hanoi; contributing to arousing and nurturing love and pride for this land of a thousand years of culture, and adding a voice to building a more civilized and modern capital city."
Following the success of the first "Hanoi and Me" writing contest, Hanoi People Magazine is launching its second contest with the theme "Hanoi: Stories of Villages and Cities".
Vietnamplus.vn
Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/cuoc-thi-viet-ha-noi-va-toi-phan-anh-sinh-dong-van-hoa-doi-song-thu-do-post979680.vnp
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