Francophone book space opens in Can Tho

Wednesday, 11:02, 30/11/2022

VOV.VN - Many French books which provide knowledge about various fields, including economics, politics, culture, and education of French-speaking countries are being exhibited at a Francophone book space launched in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on November 29.

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francophone book space opens in can tho picture 1 — Delegates cut the ribbon inaugurating the Francophone book space which is jointly organised by the Can Tho City Library, the National Library of Vietnam and the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF).

francophone book space opens in can tho picture 2 — Nguyen Minh Tuan, director of the Can Tho municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, says the space has great significance as it meets the needs of local readers wishing to learn and research documents in the French language.

francophone book space opens in can tho picture 3 — Kaloyan Kolevs, an officer in charge of cooperation programmes of the representative office of OIF in Asia-Pacific, (L) presents a total of 727 French books to the Can Tho City Library.

francophone book space opens in can tho picture 4 — The space has attracted plenty of local students who are currently studying a Vietnamese-French bilingual programme. Indeed, French is taught at 22 out of 276 primary, secondary, and high schools in Can Tho.

francophone book space opens in can tho picture 5 — Students sing French songs and tell French stories at the Francophone book space in Can Tho.

francophone book space opens in can tho picture 6 — The space also proves popular among foreign tourists.

francophone book space opens in can tho picture 7 — Kaloyan Kolevs, officer of OIF in the Asia-Pacific region, and Kieu Thuy Nga, director of the Can Tho City Library, talk at the event. Since becoming an OIF member in 1979, Vietnam has consistently strengthened its partnership with the Francophone community and has been an active member of the organisation in the Asia-Pacific region.