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Thursday, 02/02/2017 17:08

People enjoy the Book Street during Tết

Mobile book stalls are set up on the street. —Photos vnexpress.net
Viet Nam News

HA NOI — A Book Street opened yesterday on Le Thach Street, next to the Ly Thai To Flower Garden, attracting many people during the Tet (Lunar New Year) holidays. 

Some 25 book stalls with eye-catching decorations had on display a wide variety of books from publishing houses and book companies, such as Kim Dong Publishing House, Literature Publishing House and Nha Nam Book House.

The Book Street has been organised by the Ha Noi Department of Information and Communications and aims to honour the reading culture at the start of the year. 

"My family visited the  Book Street to buy books and hang out on the occasion of Tet. I chose some interesting books," Do Minh Yen from Cau Giay District said.

The Book Street is also a place for people to view special newspaper issues which are published on Tet by the capital’s press agencies. It includes a calligraphy art space, free calligraphy classes and a book cafe for readers.

"Book festivals on the occasion of Tet, such as the Book Street, are meaningful," Pham Hai Phong, a 10th grade student from Thang Long High School, said.

"It helps people get to know more about new books and book houses. I bought a book which is meant for students like me. I think the Book Street during the Tet festival brings enjoyment to the people and helps them feel the vibe of the Lunar New Year".

This is the second time the Book Street has been organised during the Tet holidays, with a view to promoting the reading habit and creating more cultural spaces for citizens in Ha Noi during the Lunar New Year. 

Trang An Book and Education Equipment Company, a domestic book company participating in the Book Street this year, has brought all the children books distributed by the company to the street.

"The Book Street not only gives joy to children, but also leads them to many interesting things," Mai Hoa, Trang An’s director, said.

Many other activities on the sidelines, such as historical book colouring, painting, traditional art and spring poetry recitals, will also be held at the Book Street.

The Book Street will continue until February 5 (ninth day of the first Lunar month). — VNS

Young readers choose from a wide selection of books.
A boy reads a book on the pavement.
A little girl holds her new book.
Calligraphy art attracts young people.
Many people visit the Book Street on the opening day.

 


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