The Vietnamese Consulate General and Trade Office in Hong Kong (China) are running a Vietnamese space at the ongoing Hong Kong Book Fair 2022, which lasts from July 20 – 26.
Hong Kong (VNA) – The Vietnamese Consulate General andTrade Office in Hong Kong (China) are running a Vietnamese space at the ongoingHong Kong Book Fair 2022, which lasts from July 20 – 26.
The space features books, paintings, and items on Vietnameseculture. Among those on display are English and Chinese versions of the VietnamNews Agency (VNA)’s Vietnam Pictorial.
Due to the COVID-19-induced quarantine measures in HongKong, foreign firms, including Vietnamese ones, cannot physically join morethan 700 local units at the event.
Talking to a VNA correspondent here, Vietnamese Consul General PhamBinh Dam hoped Vietnamese companies and publishing houses can participate inthe fair next year.
Vu Thi Thuy, a representative of the Vietnamese Trade Office,said over the years, Vietnamese stalls have received attention of many local readersin general. They showed interest in the country’s culture, history and cuisine.
The first Hong Kong Book Fair was held in 1990. It hasbecome an annual major event with the number of visitors reaching new highevery year. Its 32nd edition this year adopts the theme of “History and CityLiterature” with the tagline "Reading the World: Stories of HongKong"./.
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