HÀ NỘI – Martin Rama, a Uruguayan economic expert, will release a new book on Hà Nội soon.

Titled Vì Tình Yêu Hà Nội (For the Love of Hà Nội), the book expresses Rama’s love of the city. He lived in the city between 2002 and 2010 and had chances to experience the city’s characteristics.

He loves Hà Nội in a special way. He does not regret the city’s past but respects Hà Nội in every single moment in the present and in future plans. Rama expresses his love for the city through his proposed solutions to issues so that it is protected while aiming for prosperity.

The book will be released soon. File Photo

An introduction ceremony will be organised at the Art & Culture Centre, 22 Hàng Buồm Street on July 29, where Rama will share his opinions together with translator Băng Ngọc and illustrator Đặng Viết Lộc. Speakers will also discuss the preservation of Hà Nội’s cultural heritage.

Rama will talk at the venue between 10am to 11am, while illustrator Đặng Viết Lộc will talk between 2pm and 3pm.

In 2014, Rama published Hà Nội, Một Chốn Rong Chơi (Hanoi Promenade) to record stories and photos he took while wondering around the city.

The book was then awarded the Bùi Xuân Phái Prize – For A Love of Hà Nội. He took that very name of the prize to put for his second book. VNS