(Cinet)- The 39th International Book Fair opened on January 28 in Kolkata city, West Bengal (India), with the participation of more than 700 publishers and writers from more than 30 countries around the world.
Vietnam’s participation at the event was organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in India in conjunction with the India-Vietnam Solidarity Committee (IVSC) in West Bengal. Nearly 150 Vietnamese books in both English and Hindi are on display at the event.
Among the books are English versions of “Ho Chi Minh: Vi cuu tinh cua hoa binh, doc lap va hanh phuc” (Ho Chi Minh: Saviour of peace, independence and happiness), “Dai tuong Vo Nguyen Giap” (General Vo Nguyen Giap), “Duong mon Ho Chi Minh” (Ho Chi Minh Trail) and “Nhung dau an van hoa An Do tai Viet Nam” (India’s cultural hallmarks in Vietnam) along with Hindi editions of “Nhat ky trong tu” (Prison Diary) and “Ho Chi Minh’s Biography”.
Notably, IVSC President Geetesh Sharma debuted his book on the comparable liberation wars in Vietnam and Kolkata city and the close relationship between the pair at the event.
The event last until February 8. It’s opportunity for Vietnam to promote its landscapes, people and rich culture.
Đăng ký: VietNam News
