HN encyclopedia completed
VGP – The ten-year-long compilation of the first Hà Nội encyclopedia was wrapped up with a summing-up ceremony held later last week in the capital city.
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The work consists of 18
volumes with around 8,000 pages, introducing the capital city’s 1,000-year history.
The encyclopedia covers 18
major themes including history, geography, politics, law, economics, science
and technology, social sciences and humanities, education, healthcare,
literature, language of Hà Nội, arts, information–publishing, museums–vestige
sites, beliefs–religions, custom-festivals, sports, and cultural and scientific
achievements.
At the ceremony, Mr. Phạm
Quang Nghị, Secretary of the Hà Nội Party Committee, applauded the researchers
and scientists for their efforts and contributions to finalizing the work.
On this occasion, 20 units and 24 individuals
were awarded for their merits./.
