The ceremony, held in Hanoi on Friday, was organized by Culture and Sports newspaper under Vietnam News Agency. The jury presented six awards and one special commendation, recognizing works, ideas and initiatives in arts, heritage preservation, international cultural exchange and urban development.
Poet Bang Viet received the Grand Prize for his longstanding contributions to Hanoi, including his poetry and decades of dedication to what he describes as “the city of my life.”
The ceremony also featured an exhibition highlighting this year’s nominated authors, works, ideas and initiatives.
