Ho Chi Minh City’s Book Street to be resumed its normal activities
After a prolonged closure due to social distancing to prevent coronavirus infections, Ho Chi Minh City’s Book Street has woken up with its charm and attraction for all book-lovers, especially the youths.
| Hanoi Book street reopens after social distancing ease | |
| Book street festival underways in HCM City during Tet | |
| Hue City opens book street for the first time |
Notwithstanding the inconvenience of wearing face masks, keeping 02 meters-distance measure, and not gathering into a group of over 20 people, from April 24, book lovers can spend their time at the "paradise of books" and enjoy peaceful moments with their beloved ones.
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| Many young people start their day at Ho Chi Minh City’s Book Street after a temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
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| Hand sanitizers are available for everyone to keep their hands clean |
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| The whole location is well-prepared in advance for the reopening day with all necessary work to ensure the safety of visitors |
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| Ms. Vu Thi Thao (25 years old) says that she is so happy when knowing of the reopening of the book street. "Of course I can buy books online; however, I prefer to come here so that I can physically choose my favorite books in an ideal reading environment", shared Ms. Thao. |
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| Being a bookaholic, Mr. Hoang Huu Khang (31 years old) decides to buy 10 books so that he can satisfy his reading hobby. |
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| A staff is busy cleaning and arranging the bookshelf after a 03-month closure due to the COVID-19 |
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| We can enjoy reading with a drink along Book Street without any worry about the busy life outside. Photo: Nafi Wernsing |
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| Ho Chi Minh City’s Book Street is a popular place for everyone to come, not only to buy and read books, but also to share the love with their friends and family members with various interesting activities. |
 | Book street festival, flower street open in HCM City The book street festival and the Nguyen Hue flower street celebrating the 2019 traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays opened in Ho Chi Minh City ... |
 | 50 interesting books to be introduced at Hanoi Book Street Con Soc Cultural And Media Joint Stock Company will introduce 50 interesting copyrighted books at Hanoi Book Street on November 15-16. |
 | Book street to be launched in Da Nang A book street will be put into operation in the central city of Da Nang on September 2nd to serve readers and lure tourists. |
Narrative and photos by Zing News
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