Ho Chi Minh City Book Street honors readers with outstanding photos and articles.

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the establishment of Ho Chi Minh City Book Street (January 9, 2016 - January 9, 2026), Ho Chi Minh City Book Street, in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh City Photography Association, is organizing a photo and article contest about the 10-year journey of Ho Chi Minh City Book Street.

Taking place from September 15th to November 15th, the campaign, despite its short duration, received a positive response from a large number of readers, photographers, authors, and tourists. Each entry conveyed a story, memory, and sincere affection for the Ho Chi Minh City Book Street.

Mr. Le Hoang, Director of Ho Chi Minh City Book Street, spoke at the event.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mr. Le Hoang, Director of Ho Chi Minh City Book Street, said that the photo and article writing contest "Ho Chi Minh City Book Street - A 10-Year Journey of Spreading Knowledge and Good Cultural Values" has received a profound response from the community. In just two months, the organizing committee received more than 400 photo entries and nearly 50 articles.

Representatives of the campaign organizing committee presented certificates of honor to readers who submitted outstanding articles.

“These images and stories show the enduring affection that readers, authors, artists, and visitors have shown for the Book Street over the past decade. The Book Street has achieved what it has today thanks to the companionship and trust of the community. This campaign is a beautiful and meaningful testament to that,” Mr. Le Hoang expressed.

Certificates were awarded to the readers whose photos were selected for the exhibition.

The organizing committee honored 13 authors with outstanding articles about Ho Chi Minh City Book Street, including: Vo Ca Dao (with the work " Ho Chi Minh City Book Street: A Place for Showmanship "); Doan Yen Kieu ( "Sending a Thousand Hearts to the Book Street "); Doan Le Khanh ( "Reflections on 10 Years of the Book Street: Preserving the Light "); Nguyen Khanh Nhu ( "Ho Chi Minh City Book Street - 10 Years of Spreading Knowledge Through the Perspective of Ton Duc Thang University Students "); Nguyen Hong Mo ( "A Large City Needs More Than One Book Street "); Nguyen Thi Hong (" From Ho Chi Minh City Book Street to Remote Villages - Paying Tribute to Those Who Light the Silent Lamp "); Tran Nguyen Phuoc Thong ( "Book Street - Where Pages Bloom in the Heart of the City "); Tran Thi Thanh ( "Impressions from Days at the Book Street "); Nguyen Nhan Tin ( "Book Street - A Short Path Connecting Long Journeys "); Dinh Thi Thanh Huyen ( "Book Street, Come and Love "); Le Tan Thoi ( "The Book Street I Love "); Le Phuong Tri ( "More Than Just a Book Street "). Artist Le Sa Long ( An interesting meeting place for art lovers in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City ).

Leaders of Ho Chi Minh City Book Street and invited guests performed the ribbon-cutting ceremony to inaugurate the exhibition "Celebrating 10 Years of Ho Chi Minh City Book Street".

In addition, the organizers also honored the authors whose works were selected for exhibition in the photo contest themed: "Ho Chi Minh City Book Street - Cultural Impressions Through the Lens of 10 Years".

Visitors view photographs on display at Ho Chi Minh City Book Street.

On this occasion, Ho Chi Minh City Book Street also inaugurated the photo exhibition "Ho Chi Minh City Book Street - Cultural Impressions Through the Lens of 10 Years," showcasing 50 works by 23 authors, selected from a photo contest.

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