Ha Noi Holds Its Biggest Book Fair

 

 

HA NOI : -- Thousands of books can be viewed by readers at the Ha Noi Book Fair which opened yesterday at the Royal Citadel Heritage site.  

 

The event, running until Oct  2, aims to improve citizens\' reading habits and focuses particularly on young readers. 

 

Located at Van Mieu (Temple of Literature) and QuocTuGiam, Vietnam’s first university, the event capitalises on the city’s literary history.

Khue Van Cac (Constellation of Literature Pavilion), a symbol of the Vietnamese people’s fondness for reading, was made out of books for the event.

Forty five publishing houses from across the country occupy 112 booths with their latest publications including children’s books, works by Vietnamese authors and translations at discounted prices.

The book fair hosts seven book exhibitions, each with unique themes – Ha Noi’s past and present, late President Ho Chi Minh in Ha Noi and some beautifully designed publications.

During the week-long event there will also be a slew of book-related arts-and-crafts activities, including a calligraphy performance and a bookmark decoration event.

The book fair is hosted by the city Department of Information and Communications to celebrate the 60th Liberation Day of Ha Noi and the 15th year since Ha Noi received the title City for Peace from UNESCO. It is open from 8am to 9pm, free entrance.