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Ambassador Doan Tuan Linh, (far left) with Ambassador of Palestine, Head of the Diplomatic Delegation in Sofia, (2nd from left) and Cuban Ambassador (2nd from right) at the book launch ceremony. Photo: WVR

On June 17, at the headquarters of the Bulgarian Press Union, the launching ceremony of the book "Vietnam Miracle" by Bulgarian journalist Kadrinka Kadrinova took place.

Attending the event were Ambassador Doan Tuan Linh and some officials of the Vietnamese Embassy in Bulgaria, Cuban Ambassador to Bulgaria, President of the Bulgarian Press Union, President and Vice President of the Bulgaria-Vietnam Friendship Association, representatives of the Vietnamese Association in Bulgaria and press reporters who are interested and have feelings for Vietnam.

Book of "Vietnam Miracle" in Bulgarian. Photo: WVR

The book "Vietnam Miracle" is the latest work of journalist Kadrinka Kadrinova, published on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Bulgaria.

With 20 chapters and 3 appendices including 120 photos, mainly photos taken by the author during her visits to Vietnam, the book introduces a comprehensive image of Vietnam, from the nation's history, cultural traditions, the country, its people and outstanding achievements in the process of building and developing the country, especially the success of Vietnam in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.

The whole process of nation building and defense and the renovation and development of Vietnam is recognized by the author as a "miracle."

Journalist Kadrinka Kadrinova first came to Vietnam in 2006. Photo: WVR

Kadrinka Kadrinova is a dynamic and reputable journalist in Bulgaria as well as in the world and has a special sympathy for Vietnam.

From 2005 up to now, the journalist has written many books and hundreds of articles with positive content about Vietnam, which have been published on the mass media in Bulgaria such as the book "Vietnam - Children of the Dragon and the Fairy" in Bulgarian, later translated into English, published on the occasion of the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi; The Vietnam Miracle Bulletin is published together with Tema Weekly Magazine No. 17/2015 on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of national reunification (April 30, 2015).

The author in Vietnamese ao dai at the event. Photo: WVR

In particular, journalist K. Kadrinova has twice participated and won prizes at the Vietnam National External Information Service Awards in 2014 and 2017.

On June 14, journalist K. Kadrinova gave an interview on Eurocom TV channel to introduce Vietnam in general and the book "Vietnam Miracle" in particular. Photos and news about the launch event and introduction of the book were also posted on many Bulgarian news and media sites.

The author gives an interview to Eurocom TV channel. Photo: WVR

Speaking at the launching ceremony, introducing the book Vietnam Miracles, Ambassador Doan Tuan Linh expressed his respect for journalist K. Kadrinova's affection for Vietnam and appreciated the effort and dedication of journalist K. Kadrinova for Vietnam in producing articles and works that reflect a true and positive perspective on the country and people of Vietnam.

With her own work, journalist K. Kadrinova has made many contributions to consolidating and developing the good traditional friendship between Vietnam and Bulgaria.

Ambassador Doan Tuan Linh also said that the Vietnamese Embassy in Bulgaria will send the book to participate in the National External Information Service Awards in 2021.

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