Hanoi literature and art celebrate the city's cultural identity

Autumn in Hanoi has become a season for exploring the city's identity through literature and art. During the Hanoi Book Festival, discussions have highlighted how various perspectives—ranging from veteran writers to architects and urban sketchers—shape the collective memory of the capital.

Notable literary works mentioned include Thach Lam’s ‘Hanoi 36 Streets’ and various collections by To Hoai. Additionally, artbooks by the Urban Sketchers Hanoi group provide visual chronicles of the city's old quarters and French-era architecture, contributing to the diverse cultural portrait of the thousand-year-old city.