The 1^st Hai Chau Book Festival is taking place until 26 April at the western end of Da Nang’s Rong (Dragon) Bridge, opposite the Museum of Cham Sculpture.

The event, which has been extended for an extra day, features many stands which are introducing new and interesting books released by 10 publishing houses, book stores and publishers, and the city’s General Science Library.  Also at the event, the Ho Chi Minh City-based Tiki Corporation is offering one million free e-books for readers. 

Visitors at the festival

The first day of the event attracted a large number of local government employees, teachers, students and pupils from Hai Chau District schools, along with local residents.   They had the opportunity to meet nationally renowned writer Nguyen Nhat Anh, who is one of Viet Nam’s most successful and prolific writers of children’s books.  He highlighted the benefits and importance of books, as well as sharing his experiences in book reading and writing with local book lovers.  He also signed and presented books to the visitors.