The event is organized by the Vietnam Writers' Association in collaboration with the People's Committee of Ninh Binh Province.

At a press conference on February 6, poet Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers' Association, shared that this year’s theme draws inspiration from the verse "The homeland soars, vast in spring", taken from the poem Vietnam’s Stature by Le Anh Xuan, a poet and martyr.

Vietnam Poetry Day 2025 will feature two main events:

The seminar "The responsibility and aspirations of poets" at 8:30 AM on February 12

The poetry night "The Homeland Soars" at 8:00 PM on February 12, held at Pham Thi Tran Theater

The poetry night will bring together poets from multiple generations, including those from the anti-American resistance era, the post-1975 reunification period, and contemporary poets born after 2001.

The event will showcase classic and contemporary poetry recitations, including:

Nguyen Tieu by President Ho Chi Minh

Duc Thuy Son by Truong Han Sieu

Vietnam’s Stature by Le Anh Xuan

We Fight for You to Live Forever, Vietnam! by Nam Ha

Poetry enthusiasts will also hear works from renowned poets such as Nguyen Dinh Thi, Nguyen Khoa Diem, Huu Thinh, Le Thu, Tran Dang Khoa, Phan Hoang, Nguyen Viet Chien, Tran Kim Hoa, Dinh Thi Nhu Thuy, and Binh Nguyen. Additionally, a new generation of poets who have emerged since the Doi Moi (Renewal) era, including Nguyen Bao Chan, Nguyen Tien Thanh, Nguyen Quang Hung, and Phung Thi Huong Ly, will present their works.

The evening will also feature musical performances based on Vietnamese poetry, including:

The Road We Walk (lyrics by Xuan Sach, music by Huy Du)

The Homeland Calls My Name (lyrics by Nguyen Phan Que Mai, music by Dinh Trung Can)

A special highlight of the event will be the participation of American veteran poet Bruce Weigl, who will present his famous poem "To a Vietnamese Mother", reflecting on the experiences of war and reconciliation.

Tinh Le