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Originating in the Edo and Meiji periods, ehon were initially woodblock prints, a form of art unique to that time. Today, ehon encompasses a broader range, referring to picture storybooks designed to captivate and enchant young readers. The week-long celebration features a carefully curated selection of book introductions and interactive reading activities tailored for children and their parents to enjoy together. “We are thrilled to be hosting this event at the Embassy,” expressed Kamitani Naoko, First Secretary and Head of the Press and Culture Department at the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam, during the opening ceremony. “The ehon experience will unlock a fascinating new world, stimulating the already vibrant imaginations of children.” Vietnamese children have embraced the ehon thanks to the Bac Cau Fund, which first introduced the concept in 2023. This year’s theme, “Animals,” builds upon the success of the previous year with a diverse range of events. Among the most beloved...

According to Nguyen Ton Xuan Sang, head of the community group for protecting aquatic life in Nhon Hai Commune, these adorable hatchlings emerged from a nest containing 102 eggs. Mr. Sang noted that the mother turtle returned to the sea after laying her eggs. Previously, 57 baby turtles also hatched from the first nest, which contained 103 eggs. Unfortunately, some of the turtle eggs in the nest did not survive, as seen in this picture. Mr. Sang identified these turtles as green sea turtles, also known as Chelonia mydas. They are listed as an endangered species in the Red Book. In May and June, multiple mother turtles came ashore to lay their eggs in Nhon Hai Commune before returning to the sea. Approximately 400 turtle eggs were counted during this period. Upon hearing the news of the impending hatching, many adults, children, and tourists gathered at the beach in Nhon Hai Commune, eagerly awaiting the moment when the tiny baby tur...