Ha Tinh kicks off Nguyen Du Culture and Tourism Week

The weeklong event will include a display of the 'Tale of Kieu' in more than 20 languages, documentary films about Nguyen Du’s life, career, and family, and the awards ceremony for the sixth Nguyen Du Literature and Arts prize, as well as some outdoor activities such as performances of the Tale of Kieu, for both tourists and locals.

The Vietnamese poet Nguyen Du was born in 1765 in Nghi Xuan, Ha Tinh province. He was recognised as a famous world cultural figure by UNESCO for his 'Tale of Kieu' and other literary masterpieces.