Vietnamese Poetry Day opens in HN
VGP - The 10th annual Vietnamese Poetry Day was held at the Temple of Literature in Hà Nội on February 5, drawing the participation of nearly 70 poets from 27 countries and territories.
February 05, 2012 8:29 PM GMT+7
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A corner of the 10th Vietnamese Poetry Day, Hà Nội, February 5, 2012 – Photo: VOV |
The presence of foreign poets at this event shows that poetry links people, communities and countries throughout the world, he said.
The event opened with President Hồ Chí Minh’s poem “Nguyên Tiêu” (the fifth day of the first lunar month).
Vietnamese poetry lovers had a chance to enjoy interesting poems written by foreign poets.
In addition, troupes from the northern and central regions brought to the Poetry Day special items reflecting their cultural beauties and customs.
During the event, tens of poetry clubs in Hà Nội and neighboring provinces set up camps to introduce their poems and exchange with visitors./.
