At the event (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The reading encouragement week,themed “Books and the young community”, was launched in Ho Chi Minh City onApril 19, on the occasion of the sixth Vietnam Book Day (April 21).
The week, taking place during April 19-27, will revolvearound the city’s book street and feature a literature exhibition, a bookcase accessiblefor children, the showcase of 10 exceptionally inspiring titles for youngpeople, as well as an exhibition on the year-long contributions to readingencouragement activities by winners of the Book Tank competition.
On April 21, a delegation from Wallonia-Brussels will holdan exhibition on its literature cooperation with Vietnam, including a displayof Vietnamese translations of Belgian literature as well as artwork by famouscomic illustrator Daniel “Dany” Henrotin, and introduce films adapted fromworks by Belgian detective writer Georges Simenon.
During the week, a number of books will debut, exchanges willbe held with authors and translators, and a seminar on government scholarshipsfor overseas studies is also scheduled to take place.
On the occasion, the city’s book street debuted its eponymous“Duong sach” YouTube channel which willintroduce exciting titles, weekly bulletins, and inspirational characters toviewers. They will be broadcast at 8pm every Saturday and Sunday.
Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Informationand Communications Tu Luong said the organising board wants to bring selectedand necessary values to spread reading culture among the public via the event.–VNA
The week, taking place during April 19-27, will revolvearound the city’s book street and feature a literature exhibition, a bookcase accessiblefor children, the showcase of 10 exceptionally inspiring titles for youngpeople, as well as an exhibition on the year-long contributions to readingencouragement activities by winners of the Book Tank competition.
On April 21, a delegation from Wallonia-Brussels will holdan exhibition on its literature cooperation with Vietnam, including a displayof Vietnamese translations of Belgian literature as well as artwork by famouscomic illustrator Daniel “Dany” Henrotin, and introduce films adapted fromworks by Belgian detective writer Georges Simenon.
During the week, a number of books will debut, exchanges willbe held with authors and translators, and a seminar on government scholarshipsfor overseas studies is also scheduled to take place.
On the occasion, the city’s book street debuted its eponymous“Duong sach” YouTube channel which willintroduce exciting titles, weekly bulletins, and inspirational characters toviewers. They will be broadcast at 8pm every Saturday and Sunday.
Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Informationand Communications Tu Luong said the organising board wants to bring selectedand necessary values to spread reading culture among the public via the event.–VNA
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