The annual “Hanoi Autumn 2026” gathering, organized by the Viet Nam-Bulgaria Friendship Association of Hanoi, featured a book launch titled “Back to the Realm of Memories”. The book launch is to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Bulgaria (1950-2025).

President of the Viet Nam-Bulgaria Friendship Association of Hanoi Le Thu Ha presents the book “Returning to the Land of Memories” to the delegates. (Photo: Viet Nam-Bulgaria Friendship Association of Hanoi).

Through 35 stories, the years of study, work, and life of many generations of Vietnamese people in Bulgaria are revisited, along with memories of teachers, friends, and colleagues. They stories of the affection, sharing, and care that the Bulgarian people provided to Viet Nam during difficult times.

Besides stories of the Vietnamese authors, the book also includes contributions from Bulgarian friends who have long-standing ties with Viet Nam, such as journalist Kadrinka Kadrinova; Stoyanka Dimitrova, who previously worked as an interpreter for the Vietnamese Embassy and Vietnamese delegations in Bulgaria; and President of the Bulgaria-Viet Nam Friendship Association Simeon Dimchev.

The book also includes a preface by Former Vice President of Viet Nam Nguyen Thi Doan, who was once a postgraduate student in Bulgaria.

Speaking at the launch ceremony, Bulgarian Ambassador to Viet Nam Pavlin Todorov highly appreciated the dedication of the authors. “The stories of each person in the book ‘Back to the Land of Memories’ remind us that friendship between nations is not an abstract concept, but a vivid experience deeply ingrained in each individual,” he said.

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