Closing and Award Ceremony of the Writing Contest Hanoi and Me

Speaking at the event, journalist Vuong Minh Hue - Editor-in-Chief of Hanoi People Magazine, Head of the Organizing Committee of the contest said: “With a large number of authors participating and many quality works, the Writing Contest “Hanoi & I” has contributed to honoring and spreading the traditional cultural values, the elegant and civilized character of Hanoians; is an opportunity for authors to express their perspectives and emotions towards the capital Hanoi; from here, contributing to arousing and fostering love and pride for the land of thousands of years of civilization, adding more voices to build the capital more civilized and modern.

After the success of the first “Hanoi & I” writing contest, Hanoi People Magazine continues to launch the second “Hanoi & I” writing contest with the theme “Hanoi: Village and City Stories”. Hopefully, the contest will continue to receive the response of many authors.

Journalist Vuong Minh Hue - Editor-in-Chief of Hanoi People Magazine, Head of the Organizing Committee of the contest spoke at the award ceremony.

According to the organizers, after nearly 2 years of launching (from October 2022), the contest has received the participation of many professional and non-professional authors from 43 provinces and cities across the country such as: Hanoi, Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Thai Nguyen, Hoa Binh, Vinh Phuc, Phu Tho, Hai Duong, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Hue, Vung Tau, Ho Chi Minh City, Bac Lieu, Soc Trang, Binh Dinh, Dak Lak... and a number of overseas Vietnamese in Korea, Poland, Germany, France... Notably, besides the young authors who actively responded to the contest, there are also many senior authors who enthusiastically submitted entries such as authors Nguyen Van Cu, Pham Xuan Truong, Phung Khanh, Dao Ngoc Chung... who are all over 80 years old.

"The entries are of many genres (essays, memoirs, notes, reports) vividly reflecting the typical cultural features of Hanoi such as: cuisine, traditional crafts, historical relics, scenic spots, art, heritage...; especially the character of Hanoians from the depths of the past still "sparkles" in today's life. Many works convey memories, nostalgia, attachment, love, and nostalgia for Hanoi; at the same time, expressing perspectives, thoughts, concerns, wishes, and expectations for building the Capital" - the Head of the Organizing Committee emphasized.

Poet Bui Viet My - Vice President of the Hanoi Writers Association, member of the Jury, commented: “The works selected for the final round are all worthy works, which can be collected to be printed into a good book about Hanoi. The subjects expressed in the articles may be similar, but the approach and feelings of each author are quite unique, so the way of expression is also different, revealing the talent of each author, conveying the writer's feelings for Hanoi. Many articles have invested, researched, and expressed a new perspective on Hanoi. This is something that the Jury highly appreciates.”

The organizers awarded the prize to the work "Hanoi in me has a bridge and a river" - author Dao Thi Thu Hien.

In particular, from nearly 400 entries, the Jury unanimously selected the 10 best entries out of 30 entries to the final round to award prizes. The specific award results are as follows:

First Prize (1 work): Work "Hanoi in me has a bridge and a river" - author Dao Thi Thu Hien (Hanoi).

Second Prize (2 works): Work "Old Quarter: Nostalgia and Love" - ​​author Tra Mi (Hanoi); Work "My Handbook - Hanoi Has Been There for a Long Time" - author Moc Nhien (Thai Nguyen).

Scene of the Closing and Award Ceremony of the Writing Contest "Hanoi & Me".

Third Prize (3 works): Work “Thang Long - Hanoi and the dream of becoming a dragon” – author Vu Minh Phuc (Hanoi): Work “Hanoi in my eyes” – author Bui Duy Phong (Binh Dinh): Work “The sound of that day” – author Nguyen Thi Van Kim (Hanoi).

Encouragement Prize (4 works): Work “Hanoi loves a lifetime, not just… temporary love!” – author Le Minh Duc; Work “Warm love of Hanoi people” – author Nguyen Van Hau (Lam Dong); Work “That New Year’s Eve in Hanoi” – author Phung Khanh (Hanoi); Work “Hanoi Phu Quang” – author Ho Huy (Vung Tau).

In addition, the Organizing Committee selected 25 works with the highest number of viewers each month, quarter and year to award secondary prizes.

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/cuoc-thi-ha-noi-toi-ton-vinh-gia-tri-van-hoa-truyen-thong-thanh-lich-cua-nguoi-ha-noi-post314136.html