The Embassy of Italy in Hanoi is proud to participate in this year’s European Literature Days, organized by the EUNIC Vietnam Cluster, taking place at various venues across Hanoi from 7 to 10 May 2026. The theme chosen for this edition is “The Distance Between Us: Loneliness and Solidarity in European Literature.”
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The Embassy is particularly pleased to highlight two events:
“Like Air”. A discussion on Ada d’Adamo’s Strega Prize-winning book (Casa Italia, 8 May 2026, 9:30 AM)
On 8 May 2026 at 9:30 AM, at Casa Italia (18 Le Phung Hieu, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi), the Embassy – in collaboration with Nha Nam Publishing House – will host the roundtable “Like Air”, a thought-provoking discussion on Ada d’Adamo’s book, recipient of the 2023 Strega Prize, Italy’s most prestigious literary award. Centered on themes of motherhood, fragility, and loss, the event will bring together writers, translators, and readers to reflect on the transformative power of words and the intimate connections they create.
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“Night of Literature”. A reading walk (Various locations, 9 May 2026, 7:00-10:00 PM)
“Night of Literature” is an immersive literary walk taking place across various venues in Hanoi on 9 May 2026 from 7:00 to 10:00 PM, during which participants move between different locations to listen to live readings of selected excerpts from contemporary European and Vietnamese literary works. Centered on the theme “Loneliness and Solidarity in Literature”, the event explores experiences of solitude and connection in urban life through literature, offering audiences a unique multisensory encounter with texts in diverse cultural settings.
At Goethe-Institut Hanoi (58–60 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Ba Dinh, Hanoi), the programme will feature readings of excerpts from Elena Ferrante’s internationally acclaimed novel “My Brilliant Friend”. Through Ferrante’s vivid storytelling, audiences will be transported to Naples and introduced to the unforgettable characters who have captivated readers worldwide. The reading will explore how, amid the solitude and hardships of the Neapolitan neighbourhood, a profound bond of solidarity and friendship emerges between the two protagonists.
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The Embassy of Italy in Hanoi warmly invites the public to join these celebrations of European literature and to discover the richness of Italy’s literary heritage.
