After more than 4 months, Thu Duc Book Street has generated revenue of over 4.5 billion VND.

Readers choose and buy books at Thu Duc City Book Street - Photo: LINH DOAN

In mid-May, the People's Committee of Thu Duc City held a meeting with the units operating at the Thu Duc City Book Street.

The purpose is to review the achievements of the book street, share and listen to feedback from various units so that the book street can continue to develop, stay on the right track, and be a cultural highlight in the spiritual life of the people of Thu Duc.

Over 60,000 books were sold.

According to statistics, over 61,262 books have been sold in the past four months.

Revenue from children's books reached nearly 900 million VND, accounting for 20% of total revenue. The number of children's books sold accounted for 51%.

The majority of visitors to Thu Duc City Book Street are children (accompanied by family), students, and university students…

During its 131 days of operation, 121 events took place.

This includes book launch and networking events; cultural and artistic competitions; fun book-related journeys and experiential learning sessions; and inspirational programs.

Charity playgrounds, giving gifts of kindness; interactive playgrounds promoting a green lifestyle and protecting nature; book fairs to encourage reading…

The book street also maintains many regular activities to serve readers.

Examples include the Ho Chi Minh Cultural Space, a place for learning, experiencing, and understanding the life, revolutionary career, and moral example of President Ho Chi Minh;

Free legal advice sessions are held every Saturday morning; a community reading area and traditional games are available free of charge daily; and free music and entertainment venues are offered to readers on certain evenings during the week…

Thu Duc City's book street attracts students - Photo: LINH DOAN

A familiar destination for residents of Thu Duc.

The Thu Duc City Book Street has attracted the participation of many local organizations with activities dedicated to cultural and spiritual life, serving the entertainment needs of people in the Thu Duc area.

The book street's communication system always strives to reach people through various means, especially on social media platforms.

The infrastructure is continuously being improved, including landscaping, amenities, and artistic lighting, in an effort to provide residents with a beautiful, friendly space and a safe, healthy cultural environment.

The book street aims to become a familiar destination serving the entertainment needs and enhancing the reading culture of Thu Duc residents.

Following the success of the past four months, during the "Summer Fun with Books 2024" campaign (to be held from May 31st to August 31st), Thu Duc City Book Street will continue to organize many special programs such as a summer book fair, skills classes, literary and artistic playgrounds, and experiential activities related to health and environmental protection…

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