Ceremony Held to Introduce First Armenian Book Translated to Vietnamese
The epic novel "The Call of the Plowman" by Armenian author Khachik Dashtents (1910-1974) took place in Hanoi on December 9.
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| Armenian Ambassador to Vietnam Vahram Kazhoyan (L) at the vent (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
This is the first Armenian novel to be translated into Vietnamese. The book offers readers a better understanding of the peaceful Armenian people, who love working and are willing to sacrifice for the Fatherland.
The novel is a panoramic picture of the struggle of Armenian fedayi and hayduk warriors. Thereby, readers are introduced to the customs and habits of the Armenian people. During the book, stories of their courage and unique lifestyle are highlighted.
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