The first “Vietnamese Book and Reading Culture Day” took place enthusiastically when attracting thousands of people from Ho Chi Minh City to attend and experience.
Events Day Book and Vietnamese Reading Culture lasts for 5 days from April 19 to April 24. This is the first time that Ho Chi Minh City has coordinated with the Ministry of Information and Communications, the Department of Publication, Printing and Distribution to organize an event on the book and publishing industry on a national scale.The event attracts thousands of people to attend with the purpose of visiting and seeking experiences of various types of books. Mr. Lam Dinh Thang, Director of the Department of Information and Communications of Ho Chi Minh City, said that this is an opportunity to stimulate demand and develop the publishing industry after 2 years of delay due to the epidemic.There are 20 publishers – publishers nationwide participating and bringing to the program more than 500 thousand different titles. The books are diverse in genres and topics: from economics, science, literature – art to novels, prose…Thu Quynh (Thu Duc city) expressed her excitement when visiting the exhibition space. “During the 2 years of translation, me and those who have a need to read books can only read online or buy them online. The opening book day is a festival of book lovers and also aims to spread the reading habit to everyone. people”, Thu Quynh shared.The exhibition space for books and images about President Ho Chi Minh is arranged at the center of the exhibition. Valuable images and documents about the leader of the Vietnamese nation were also introduced, including “The Will of President Ho Chi Minh” or “Duong Khach Menh”…Publishing and publishing units such as Fahasa, Kim Dong, Young Publishing House, Phuong Nam… bring best-selling works in addition to introducing new books with many preferential prices.A children’s book stall with technology, people wearing stuffed animals attracts many children to take pictures. Ms. Minh Thao (District 3, Ho Chi Minh City) said that this is an opportunity for her daughter to have fun and experience an interactive open space after a long time of studying online.The landmark model marking territorial sovereignty is reproduced in the sea and island area of Vietnam. In addition to promoting reading cultureBook Day is also considered an opportunity to educate, propagate and improve the patriotic spirit of the people.In the first time, the organizing committee of Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day advocated to emphasize the traditional element. The group of Don Ca Tai Tu with their performances of singing songs associated with the Southwest region attracted a large audience.An artisan with a to-he-shaped stall reminds many people of the folklore and childhood of many people.Ong Do said that the word is a traditional cultural beauty that is also reproduced in the framework of the festival.The children participated in folk dance performances, set up animations of the teacher-child class. This program also has 4 mobile library trucks displaying and serving children’s reading with titles of many topics on electronic platforms.The stage was open with a musical performance, interacting with many middle-aged audiences. In addition to the exhibition, music events are also held in parallel such as the music night adapted from literature on April 21, the Trinh music show “Connecting big arms” on April 24,…Southern-style spaces with verandas, bamboo ramparts, classes with teachers – children, etc., are intended to help readers have a diverse experience space. In addition to the main stage at Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street, 21 districts and Thu Duc city also have many spaces and activities to share the atmosphere of the first Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day. The programs will be extended until the end of April.
