Hanoi Book Festival (Photo courtesy of the organisers)
Hanoi (VNA) - The Hanoi Book Festival has returned for the bookwormsin the capital city after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The opening ceremony of the book festival themed Truyen Thong va Hoi Nhap (Traditionand Integration), took place on October 7 in the pedestrian zone by Hoan Kiem (Sword)Lake on this weekend.
The 7th Hanoi Book Festival 2022 is organised by the city's Department ofInformation and Communications in collaboration with the Authority ofPublication, Printing and Distribution under the direction of the municipal People's Committee and the Ministry ofInformation and Communications.
It is a part of the activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of thetraditional day of Vietnam’s book publishing, printing and distribution sector(October 10, 1952 - 2022).
The book festival has been held annually in the capital city and has become amust-visited destination for book lovers every October.
However, the event was halted over the past two years due to the complicatedsituation of the pandemic. Returning to Hanoi this year for three days, fromOctober 7-9, the festival will include many new exciting events to attractparticipants.
Some highlights of this year’s event include exhibiting books with the theme ofTradition and Integration, launching new bestsellers, introducing books inabout 200-250 booths, together with many other cultural exchange activities andreading contests.
Instead of being held in the former Thang Long Imperial Citadel like theprevious years, the festival this year takes place in the pedestrian zone, infront of Ly Thai To Monument by Hoan Kiem Lake.
According to the organisers, the change of its venue to an open space shadedwith many trees will create a favourable reading space while facilitatingcultural exchange activities and discussions between the authors and thereaders./.
Hundreds of books on the success of the Vietnam-Laos relations over the last six decades are on display at an exhibition opened in the central city of Da Nang on August 23.
A bilingual book of poems on legendary General Vo Nguyen Giap made debut at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi on August 23 on the occasion of the general’s 111th birthday (August 25, 1911 – 2022).
The Education for Nature – Vietnam (ENV), in collaboration with the Asian Turtle Programme, has re-released the Vietnam Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Identification Book.
A revised translation of "Hoang Viet nhat thong du dia chi", considered the first collection of geographical descriptions under the Nguyen Dynasty, has won the A prize of the 5th National Book Awards.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
Hanoi Book Festival (Photo courtesy of the organisers) 
