(VOVworld) - A series of exhibitions on the life and literary career of great poet Nguyen Du will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on November 17-25 in celebration of his 250th birth anniversary.

The week will open with a show of book and documents on Nguyen Du and a collection of his works in Vietnamese and Han-Nom languages, including the well-known The Tale of Kieu and commentaries made by scholars. There will also be a display of calligraphy pieces featuring quotes in the poet’s most famous work The Tale of Kieu and his other works. Poem recitals, seminars and a number of publication releases are also planned.