Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Writers and painters from Vietnam and Denmarkwith host a workshop for children to discover literature from the two countrieson January 12 in Hanoi.
Children will have the chance to read, watch animations take part in a paintingcontest with the help of experts, painters and writers participating in theproject, including painter Tove Krebs Lange.
The programme celebrates 10 years since the establishment of the Vietnam –Denmark Cooperation in Children Literature project.
The event will take place at Hanoi Library, 47 Ba Trieu street, Hanoi.
The Children Literature programme was established in 2006, divided into twophases. It aimed to give Vietnamese children access to innovative literaturedeveloped by Vietnamese authors and illustrators, which tells the story ofdeveloping basic different values.
Children’s interest in literature is growing, and foreign books and cartoonsare becoming increasingly popular. To further support the development ofVietnamese children’s literature, the Children Literature Programmestrengthened the capacity of Vietnamese authors and illustrators as well as theuse of children’s books in education in schools and within the family,according to Nguyen Thuy Linh, from Kim Dong Publishing House, whichspecialises in publications for children.
The publishing house cooperated with the HanoiWriters Association and the Danish Writers Association to support thedevelopment of Vietnamese children. The focus is on capacity development ofVietnamese authors and illustrators, which takes place through seminars andjoint production of a children’s book.
Over 10 years, the programme has held eight writing competitions. As a result,4,000 stories and cartoons have been created.
The project also serves as a bridge between Danish and Vietnamese authors.-VNS/VNA
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