This contest seeks to ignite love and responsibility towards the capital among Hanoi residents and people across Vietnam.
The contest offers a chance for participants to reflect on the transformation of Hanoi’s streets and villages over time, celebrating the blend of old and new values that shape this historic city. It encourages everyone to express their perspectives and affection for Hanoi - the "city for peace" and the "creative city." The goal is to cultivate the feeling of love for Hanoi, particularly among the youth, and inspire each person to reflect on their role in building the capital’s future.
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Hanoi past and present (Photo provided by the organizing panel) |
Contestants can share memories and real-life stories about Hanoi, encompassing various topics, such as its history, natural landscapes, cultural heritage, customs, handicrafts, cuisine, lifestyles, and manners. Through engaging narratives of Hanoi's villages and streets, they are encouraged to depict the vibrant urban life, internal strengths of the city, and its development, especially in the field of cultural industries.
Entries must be original, unpublished, and should not have been featured in any media or on social media platforms. The competition’s organizing panel will award one first, two second, three third prizes, and numerous other awards to outstanding authors. The deadline for submission is August 30, 2026.
Entries can be submitted to the organizers via two methods, namely sending email to hanoivatoi@gmail.com, and giving directly to the headquarters of The Hanoian Magazine, 126 Nam Cao Street, Giang Vo Ward, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi.
Translated by Trung Thanh