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Saigon through the lens of Pham Cong Luan's childhood

Writer and journalist Pham Cong Luan has just released two new works: "The Eight Immortals of the Mouse Village" and "The Wanderer at the Train Station Market." This pair of works is deeply marked by the memories and culture of Saigon, intended for children and readers who have experienced childhood. On the morning of April 11th at the Ho Chi Minh City Book Street, journalist and writer Pham Cong Luan held a book launch and discussion for two books, "Eight Immortals of the Mouse Village " and "The Wanderer at the Train Station Market " (published jointly by the Vietnam Writers Association Publishing House and Nha Nam Culture and Communication Company).

Apr 12, 2026