Hanoi to host int’l conference on Vietnam’s literature
More than 300 delegates from 32
countries will attend the second international conference to promote
Vietnamese literature that is slated for Jan. 5-10, 2010 in Hanoi.
More than 300 delegates from 32
countries will attend the second international conference to promote
Vietnamese literature that is slated for Jan. 5-10, 2010 in Hanoi.
Speaking to the press in Hanoi on Dec. 15, President of the Vietnam Writers Association (VWA) Huu Thinh said that participants to the conference include Vietnamese writers, students and foreign translators. They will discuss four main topics including Vietnam’s classical literature, modern Vietnam’s prose and poem and young Vietnamese writers, said Thinh.
The six-day conference is expected to help foreign translators, researchers and publishing houses better understand the history of Vietnam’s literature and promote cultural exchange, he added.
During the conference, the VWA will organise an exhibition on the international literature exchange and the memorandum signing on translated comprehension of Vietnam ’s literature.
On this occasion, friendship medals will be presented to writers, translators and publishing houses in recognition of their contributions to promoting Vietnam’s literature to the world.
The first conference, which was held in 2002, drew the participation of delegates from nearly 20 countries. Following the conference, around 30 Vietnamese works were translated./.
Speaking to the press in Hanoi on Dec. 15, President of the Vietnam Writers Association (VWA) Huu Thinh said that participants to the conference include Vietnamese writers, students and foreign translators. They will discuss four main topics including Vietnam’s classical literature, modern Vietnam’s prose and poem and young Vietnamese writers, said Thinh.
The six-day conference is expected to help foreign translators, researchers and publishing houses better understand the history of Vietnam’s literature and promote cultural exchange, he added.
During the conference, the VWA will organise an exhibition on the international literature exchange and the memorandum signing on translated comprehension of Vietnam ’s literature.
On this occasion, friendship medals will be presented to writers, translators and publishing houses in recognition of their contributions to promoting Vietnam’s literature to the world.
The first conference, which was held in 2002, drew the participation of delegates from nearly 20 countries. Following the conference, around 30 Vietnamese works were translated./.
You should also see
Semiconductor workforce development a breakthrough: PM
Human resources development in semiconductors should be considered a breakthrough in personnel training, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said at a conference in Hanoi on April 24.
See more
Society
Quang Ngai: Traditional ceremony honours ancient Hoang Sa flotilla
An annual ceremony commemorating sailors of the historic Hoang Sa (Paracel) flotilla took place in the communal house of An Vinh village, Ly Son district, the central province of Quang Ngai, on April 24.
Society
Ben Tre presses ahead with combating IUU fishing
The coastal Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre is pushing its efforts in preventing and combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, preparing to work with the EC inspection team for the 5th time.
Society
More officials investigated for suspected links with Phuc Son Group JSC
The police have officially started legal proceedings against Vice Chairman of the Vinh Phuc provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Khuoc and five others for their suspected involvement in the case at the Phuc Son Group JSC, Spokesman of the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) Lt. Gen. To An Xo said on April 23.
Society
Dien Bien Phu Victory highlighted at symposium in Israel
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel on April 23 hosted a symposium to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954-2024), with the participation of members of the Arab council of foreign relations, local scholars, and officials from Vietnamese representative offices in the country.
Society
Youths' efforts yield socio-economic fruits
Many activities were carried out across the nation during the Vietnam’s Youth Month, an annual festivity taking place in March to celebrate the establishment of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU), contributing to the nation’s socio-economic development, heard a conference held by the union's Central Committee in Hanoi on April 23.
