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HCMC’s annual book street festival on Tet holidays opens

HCMC’s annual Book Street Festival on the lunar New Year opened on January 29 (on the 27th day of the last month).

Internet users like to shop, surf on Facebook rather than read books, says official

Head of Publications Department Nguyen Nguyen said it is necessary to do something so that internet users not only spend time to surf on Facebook and buy goods online but also pay attention to reading culture.

Book fair to auction rare editions for charity

 VietNamNet Bridge – A book fair offering rare and old books will be held at the HCM City pedestrian-only Book Street on Friday.

Books cheaper than parking tickets, but reading remains unpopular

VietNamNet Bridge - Book prices in Vietnam are much lower than in many other countries, but this has not led to people spending more time reading books.

Art & Entertainment News 22/8

 My Son Sanctuary to be in 3D simulation; Singing festival showcases restored ca tru music; Photo exhibition depicts children’s life; Book fair marks 60th anniversary of Hanoi's liberation; Gallery Café for art lovers in HCMC

Viet Nam launches first Book Day

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's first Book Day will be organised throughout the country on April 21.

Art & Entertainment News Headlines 13/3

 HCM City kicks off annual book fair; Horseback riding attracts young people in HCMC; Brutal dog fight in Hanoi stirs anger;

Art & Entertainment News Headlines 12/2

 Ethnic spring festivals on show this month; Da Lat kicks off horse racing on Valentine’s Day; Fishing village pays tribute to founder; Spring book fair to open in Hanoi; “Pushkin in Vietnam” opens in Hanoi

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 29/3

Exhibition on world heritages in Da Nang City; First book fair of the year opens in HCMC; "Don't Burn" moves audiences in Argentina; Star-studded concert in memory of Trinh Cong Son