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Hanoi's old book festival attracts book lovers

by VTV422 August 2016 Last updated at 10:19 AM

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Hanoi's old book festival attracts book lovers
VTV.vn - The 2016 old book festival opened at Hanoi University of Culture on August 20th. The event attracted thousands of books lovers and dozens of publishing houses, as well as collectors and old bookstores.

Since the early morning, many book lovers of different ages visited the festival to find valuable books. Dozens of publishing houses, book collectors, and old bookstores displayed nearly a thousand used books, offering readers a wide variety.

"I am looking for history and tourism books. Since this is a huge space displaying many kinds of books, I think I can find some for me. Old books are also valuable because of their content, you cannot find it on the Internet." - Le Thi Huyen, Hanoi.

The highlight of the event is books with historical value. Books from the August Revolution and the Independence Day period are showcased. The two-day festival continues to be a cultural space for book lovers.