16th Vietnam Poetry Day in the rice land
(Baonghean.vn) - On February 28 (January 13, Mau Tuat year), at Xuan Thanh (Yen Thanh), the Provincial Cultural Center coordinated with the People's Committee of Yen Thanh district, Nghe An Spring Tao Dan Association and Chi Linh Pagoda (Gam Pagoda) to organize the 16th Vietnam Poetry Day.
The 16th Vietnam Poetry Day was held at Chi Linh Pagoda. Attending the event were leaders of the Department of Culture & Sports, the Provincial Cultural Center, Yen Thanh District; poets, artists and many poetry lovers.
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Welcome performance. Photo: Cong Kien |
At the 16th Vietnam Poetry Day, the audience enjoyed the poem “Nguyen Tieu” by President Ho Chi Minh performed by artist Nhu Lac and songs based on the poem. Also at the exchange program, poets, artists and poetry lovers shared their writing experiences.
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Many delegates, poets, artists and poetry lovers came to Chi Linh Pagoda, Xuan Thanh Commune (Yen Thanh) to attend the 16th Vietnam Poetry Day. Photo: Cong Kien |
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Mr. Nguyen Viet Hung - Standing Deputy Secretary of Yen Thanh District Party Committee beats the drum to open the festival. Photo: Cong Kien |
The poets all chose their most favorite works, aiming at the theme of praising the Party and Uncle Ho; expressing excitement at the changes of their homeland and country. The exchange took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere, together discovering and honoring the beauty of poetry, bringing joy and interesting things to life./.