“Asterix” by authors René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo is known as one of the immortal comic books in the hearts of many generations of readers in Vietnam.
In 2019, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the world-famous comic book series, Kim Dong publishing house bought the copyright and officially launched "Asterix" to Vietnamese readers after more than 20 years of absence.
First appearing in the children's comic magazine Pilote in 1959, the comic strip "Asterix" has been translated into more than 110 languages, publishing more than 350 million copies worldwide.
With content translated from the original French, printed in full color on high-quality paper, the "Asterix" edition of Kim Dong publishing house promises to bring the best experience to readers.
In 2024, on the occasion of launching the next 3 volumes of the book series, including the volume "Asterix at the Olympics" and looking forward to the Summer Olympics and the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris (France). ), Astérix Festival 2024 will be a place for readers to interact, share thoughts and memories about legendary figures, as well as the timeless value of "Asterix" - a French cultural heritage. and is an immortal comic series of the era.
Astérix Festival 2024 will take place at 9am on July 20 and 27, in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City respectively. In this event, readers can enjoy 21 works in the exhibition of winning paintings of the painting competition "Asterix playing sports with Vietnamese young people" in Hanoi; Participate in age-appropriate sports and intellectual games, immerse yourself in exciting moments with friends Astérix and Obélix through reading activities; Enjoy a special screening of the movie "Asterix and Cleopatra"...