Responding to Vietnam Book Day 21st April, World Book and Copyright Day 23rd April, implementing the Agreement on the project of 2012-2015 period between the National Library of Vietnam (NLV) and Asia Foundation on sponsoring English books to school libraries in Vietnam, on 28th June, 2015, in Ha Long, the NLV coordinated with Quang Ninh Provincial Library to host a donation of 1,500 English books funded by Asia Foundation for 15 primary schools of the province. Attending the donation were Mr. Nguyen Manh Ha, Deputy Director of Quang Ninh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr. Nguyen Xuan Dung, Deputy Director of the NLV, Mr. Pham The Khang, Chairman of Vietnam Library Association, Mrs. Dinh Kieu Nhung, Chief of Asia Foundation in Vietnam, Mrs. Vu Thi Kim Dung, Director of Quang Ninh Provincial Library with representatives from school managing board of Primary schools, Leaders of Culture Center and Children Club in Ha Long City.
On this occasion, Quang Ninh Provincial Library has displayed more than 500 books funded by Asia Foundation to promote to Quang Ninh people and readers about the rich source of foreign language books, with updates on the fields of science, technology, economics, culture, education, literature,… Besides, Provincial Library has also successfully organized a drawing competition and English storytelling contest for children in the province with the theme “Listen to children”, attracting over 500 pupils and readers to join. At the end of the Contest, the Organizing Committee awarded the First Prize to the Ha Long Children Club 2; 03 Second Prizes for Doan Thi Diem School Ha Long I, Standford Language Center Vietnam, Ha Long Children Club 1; 03 Third Prizes for Le Hong Phong School, Minh Ha Primary School, Doan Thi Diem Ha Long 2 with 03 supporting prizes for the competition of standard English pronunciation, creative storytelling and talents. Regarding the drawing competition, the Organizing Committee also awarded 02 First prizes, 04 Second prizes, 06 Third prizes, and 10 Consolation prizes for the participating pupils.
These above activities have contributed to strengthening the source of foreign language books for primary school libraries in Vietnam, creating an interesting and useful playground for children in summertime, thereby encouraging the movement of English learning and reading for children. This is the very model which needs to be strengthened and encouraged in beneficiaries in order to promote the efficiency of English books sponsored by Asia Foundation in Vietnam.
Pictures of the event:
Mr. Nguyen Manh Ha, Deputy Director of Quang Ninh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism delivering the opening speech
Mr. Nguyen Xuan Dung, Deputy Director of the NLV delivering his speech
Mrs. Dinh Kieu Nhung, Chief of Asia Foundation in Vietnam delivering her opening speech
Displays of books sponsored by Asia Foundation
Some pictures on the English storytelling and drawing competition
Awarding part
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News and pictures: Bui Thi Thuy