Ho Chi Minh City, Feb. 27 -- The third Book and Night Culture Festival is set to open on February 27 at Nguyen Van Binh Book Street in Ho Chi Minh City, promising a more vibrant, refreshing and distinctly Vietnamese atmosphere than ever before.

Running for three days, the festival will create a space where a wide range of traditional crafts converge and heritage values meet the rhythm of modern life. The book street will be filled with music, folk melodies, the colours of traditional craft villages, and experiential activities for visitors of all ages.

Visitors will have opportunities to engage in cultural exchanges, read books and promote reading culture; join creative workshops and art drawing sessions; and enjoy performances of Hat b...