Many activities mark 20th year of Harry Potter in Vietnam
A series of activities titled “Perfectly Magical!” are being held to mark the 20th year since the first Harry Potter book, now a bestselling series by British author J.K. Rowling, was released in Vietnam.
“Perfectly Magical!” takes place on Hanoi’s 19/12 book street on May 6 - 7.
|
The highlight of the event will be a competition between fans to win the ‘House Cup’, a prize at the magical school of Hogwarts awarded at the end of every school year to the house with most points.
Fans with the best knowledge of the Harry Potter universe and British culture will be selected through an online test before gathering at the Ho Chi Minh City Book Street next Saturday to compete for the House Cup. Other contests and events sponsored by the British Embassy in Vietnam will be held throughout the month for prizes of Harry Potter books and other franchise gear.
Making its debut 20 years ago, the novel has become a firm favorite among young Vietnamese readers. The series, written by British novelist J. K. Rowling, chronicles the life of teenage boy Harry Potter as he discovers that he is a wizard and defends the wonderful world of magic against evil forces.
Rowling’s debut work in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, was first published in 1997 by Bloomsbury. The first Vietnamese-language Harry Potter book was published in Vietnam in 2000 by Tre Publishing House after the conclusion of negotiations between Rowling and the Vietnamese translator Ly Lan. Vietnam was among the earliest countries to gain publishing rights to the book.
The highlight of the event will be a competition between fans to win the "House Cup".
|
Making its debut 20 years ago, the novel has become a firm favorite among young Vietnamese readers.
|
The series, written by British novelist J. K. Rowling, chronicles the life of teenage boy Harry Potter as he discovers that he is a wizard and defends the wonderful world of magic against evil forces.
|
The first Vietnamese-language Harry Potter book was published in Vietnam in 2000.
|
16:23, 2025/01/06
A glimpse of the 24K gold Lunar New Year 2025 Snake Mascot
As the Year of the Snake draws near in 2025, this revered creature takes on a special significance, symbolizing prosperity, smooth transitions and success for the coming year.
22:29, 2025/01/01
Hanoi celebrates New Year 2025 with art exhibitions
Art exhibitions are a great way to hang out during Hanoi's New Year celebrations.
11:38, 2024/12/31
Countdown events and fireworks to welcome New Year 2025 in Hanoi
With the New Year just around the corner, let The Hanoi Times take you on a tour of the most exciting celebrations taking place in Hanoi!
21:56, 2024/12/29
"Pho Ganh" vendor sculpture represents Hanoi's culinary street
A bronze statue of a street vendor has been erected on Hanoi's food street as a way to honor pho, a unique and popular specialty in the capital.
21:54, 2024/12/29
A look at the cycle of the four seasons in the exhibition "Tet Ty"
Snakes on ceramic plates, embossed snakes on Huong Canh vases, colored powder snakes - using many different artistic techniques, the group of artists G39 presents to the public portraits of the mascot of the year At Ty 2025.
14:43, 2024/12/25
Hanoi streets host works by German artists
Integrating art into the local social fabric, this project is an example of vibrant collaboration and artistic exchange.
- “Happy Vietnam” photo exhibition opens in Thailand
- Hanoi's beauty through watercolors
- Postage stamp honors Hanoi poet
- HABECO – The spirit of Vietnam rising
- Dancing through cultures: Hanoi celebrates the 12th Night of Latin American Music
- The 12th Night of Latin American Music: Celebrating Culture and Friendship