Nearly 386,000 books sold at Ho Chi Minh city book street

Tuesday, 17/07/2018 10:50
According to Mr Le Hoang, director of Ho Chi Minh city Book Street, units at the street have sold nearly 386,000 books with 26,000 titles over the past six months.

A corner of the book street (Source: CPV)

Mr. Hoang said that so far the address has been the most successful book street in the country in many aspects, especially in three important marks. First is to build a cultural space with diverse activities. Second is to create a favourite destination not only for local people but also tourists. Third is to build cultural brand that is thought first by those who want to attend or host a cultural event.

In the first six months of this year, 11 exhibitions and eight thematic sessions have been held; nearly 386,000 books have been sold with a turnover of nearly VND20 billion, increasing 5% in comparison with them same period last year.

Next, the street will focus on the development of reading space and free reading activities; political and cultural themes related to nation and city festivals, in which emphasize reading activities for children, the disadvantaged as well as create attractive destination in the eyes of foreign visitors./.

Compiled by BTA

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