March 02, 2018 | 22:27 (GMT+7)
Hanoi spring book fair earns over VND 4 billion on Tet holiday
The spring book fair at Hanoi’s Book Street earned more than VND 4 billion (USD 177,200) from selling some 80,000 books from February 18 (the third day of the Lunar New Year 2018) to 25.
According to the city’s Department of Information and Communication, Kim Dong Publishing House recorded the highest revenue of more than VND 400 million (USD 17,720), followed by Thai Ha and Nha Nam stock companies.
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Hanoi’s first Book Street debuted on May 1 at December 19 Street of Hoan Kiem district, drawing a large crowd of people in the city |
The most attractive titles to readers featured the fourth industrial revolution, Vietnam’s history through pictures, Hanoi’s traditional dishes and Tet celebrations.
Hanoi’s first Book Street debuted on May 1 at December 19 Street of Hoan Kiem district, aiming to promote reading culture.
The street features 16 booths with easy access for children and people with disabilities, along with public computers for readers to search for information, free wifi and water.
It is open to the public from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm every day.
Source: VNA