The opening ceremony was held at Thong Nhat Park in Hanoi this morning by the Department of Publishing, Printing, and Issuing under the Ministry of Information and Communications. Addressing the event, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Information and Communications Hoang Vinh Bao said the Autumn Book Festival is a practical activity that contributes to building an educated society and developing an advanced culture imbued with national identity. It also creates a golden opportunity for publishers to introduce their books to Vietnamese readers, he added. During the festival, a number of exchange programmes will be held, along with various educational and entertainment activities to encourage the reading movements and introduce hi-tech applications in information and communications technology. This year, the event has drawn 55 publishers and distributors with more than 65 booths introducing a wide range of new books. It is hoped that the event will strengthen the local reading … [Read more...] about Bookworms gather for Autumn Book Festival
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2018 Book Festival set for April 19 in Hanoi
On April 9, the National Library of Vietnam announced its plans to organise the 2018 book festival, which will take place from April 19-24 in Hanoi, as part of activities to mark Vietnam Book Day (April 21), and World Book and Copyright Day (April 23). This year’s event aims to recognise the important role that books play in social life and acknowledge the contributions of collectors, composers, and printing and publishing houses in the promotion of the book reading movement among the community. It also raises public awareness about the importance of reading books, while heightening the responsibilities of relevant agencies and social organisations in building a culture of reading in Vietnam. Diverse and exciting activities are planned for the event at the National Library of Vietnam, including an exhibition displaying documents on the role of books and knowledge in social life, the benefits of literacy to accumulating useful knowledge, staying abreast of developments in … [Read more...] about 2018 Book Festival set for April 19 in Hanoi
Book Festival 2018 to be held in Hanoi
The Hanoitimes - Book Festival 2018 will be held in Hanoi from April 19 to 24, as part of activities to mark Vietnam Book Day (April 21), and World Book and Copyright Day (April 23). This was announced by National Library of Vietnam’s representative at the press conference. This year’s event aims to recognise the important role that books play in social life and acknowledge the contributions of collectors, composers, and printing and publishing houses in the promotion of the book reading movement among the community. Book Festival 2018 to be held in Hanoi. It also raises public awareness about the importance of reading books, while heightening the responsibilities of relevant agencies and social organisations in building a culture of reading in Vietnam. Diverse and exciting activities are planned for the event at the National Library of Vietnam, including an exhibition displaying documents on the role of books and knowledge in social life, the benefits of … [Read more...] about Book Festival 2018 to be held in Hanoi
Book Festival 2018 to feature numerous interesting activities
Around the Country Book Festival 2018 to feature numerous interesting activities Wednesday, Apr 11, 2018,23:26 (GMT+7) Book Festival 2018 to feature numerous interesting activities A local book fair is crowded with visitors. The Book Festival 2018 will take place at the National Library of Vietnam from April 19 to 22, with numerous attractive programs - PHOTO: VNA The National Library of Vietnam under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will hold the Book Festival 2018 in Hanoi from April 19 to 22 to mark the Vietnam Book Day (April 21) and the World Book and Copyright Day (April 23). Themed “Books-Knowledge Creates the Future,” the festival aims to honor the role of books in society, and introduce readers to the authors and people engaging in the book publishing industry. The event is also aimed to encourage the spirit of reading among the community, according to news website Vietnamplus. As part of the … [Read more...] about Book Festival 2018 to feature numerous interesting activities
Book festival to be held in town
Festival Book festival to be held in town Minh Chi Monday, Feb 5, 2018,16:16 (GMT+7) Book festival to be held in townMinh Chi Visitors look for books at a book fair in downtown HCMC - PHOTO: THANH HOA The HCMC Department of Information and Communications announced a book festival to herald the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday will be inaugurated on February 13 (three days ahead of Tet) and closed on February 19 in downtown HCMC. The event, themed “Nurturing knowledge - Aspiration to a new height”, will take place on Mac Thi Buoi, Nguyen Hue and Ngo Duc Ke streets in close proximity to Nguyen Hue Flower Street in District 1. Around 26,000 book titles introduced by 12 book companies and publishing houses will be on display at this year’s book festival. Speaking at a news conference last week, Trinh Huu Anh, deputy director of the Division of Publication and Printing under the department, said the festival is … [Read more...] about Book festival to be held in town