The Hanoi La... contest aims to promote the title Hanoi -- Creative City awarded by UNESCO in 2019. (Photo courtesy of the organisers)

The Hanoi La... contest, which is open for entries until September 9, aims to promote the title Hanoi-Creative City awarded by UNESCO in 2019.

It is organised by the UN cultural agency UNESCO, the UN Human Settlement Program (UN-Habitat), and the Vietnam Institute of Culture and Arts Studies (VICAS) with the companionship of the Vietnam Local Artist Group (VLAG).

The contest is part of the Hanoi Rethink project initiated by UNESCO, UN-Habitat, and the UN Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), with the support of SOVICO Group, to realise the city's commitments when joining the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.