The 9th National Reading Day will take place this year from Mar. 9 to 11 at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC) in Phnom Penh to emphasise the significance of reading.

Organised by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS) in collaboration with its partners, schools, teachers and parents, the forthcoming celebration of the National Reading Day will be themed ‘Reading is the Foundation for All in Life.’

The annual celebration is aimed to cultivate reading habits, promote reading culture, enhance reading and writing skills to contribute to the protection and strengthening of Khmer culture and civilisation.

A book fair will be held during the three days to celebrate the National Reading Day 2024.

The winners of reading, poetry and composition of the “Samdech Techo Hun Sen Awards” and the winners of the interpretation of literature will be announced on the occasion.

Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse