An award ceremony honoring organizations and individuals contributing to the development of reading culture has been held annually since 2018. Through this initiative, all parties involved have worked together to improve the reading environment, improve the quality of libraries, cultural spaces, and reading facilities that meet people’s needs. This endeavor also aims for the development of reading culture and the building of close-knit connections to mobilize development resources within the community.
In recent years, reading promotion activities have shifted from awareness to activities that offer participants better information skills and experiences. Notable initiatives include those bringing books to readers through mobile libraries and green library and classroom library models. These communications campaigns also target vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities, children – especially preschoolers, ethnic minority people, and those in disadvantaged, border, and island areas.
Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Trinh Thi Thuy said building and developing reading culture is an urgent task, bearing significant importance in the endeavor to develop Vietnamese culture and people.
To effectively carry out the task in the new context, the nation needs to continue holding book fairs, donations, reading classes, and family reading sessions, as well as providing mobile library services, along with various other practical activities, she suggested.
Special library at isles along Dong Nai River
NDO – After two years of operation, on November 12, Binh Duong Provincial Library in collaboration with Tan Uyen Town People’s Committee held a ceremony to recognise and launch the Rua Isle Private Library, by Mai Song Be who is living in Thanh Hoi commune. In addition to the non-profit activities, the special feature of this library is that if the reader can bring home for free.
Hanoi Book Festival, a destination for book lovers
NDO – The sixth Hanoi Book Festival 2019 opened at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi on October 2 under the theme “Hanoi – City for Peace”.
Discovering a new European-themed bookstore in HCM City
A 3,000-square-meter bookstore featuring a miniature European city has come into operation on the third floor of Van Hanh Mall, the largest commercial center in District 10, offering a new reading space for bookworms and budget-conscious readers in HCMC.
Vietnam book fair tour opens in Thua Thien – Hue province
NDO – The 2020 Vietnam Book Fair Tour officially opened in Hue city in the central province of Thua Thien – Hue on June 6, attracting hundreds of readers.
Ho Chi Minh City Children’s Book to feature many attractive activities
NDO – The second Ho Chi Minh City Children’s Book Festival will take place from July 17-26 at the City’s book street, featuring a wide variety of attractive activities.
