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| Permanent Vice Chairman of Hue City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Binh (center) visiting the book exhibition |
The event, organized by the Department of Culture and Sports, opened on April 23rd at Hue City Library (29A Le Quy Don Street, Thuan Hoa District), attracting a large number of attendees. Present at the event was Permanent Vice Chairman of Hue City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Binh.
This year, the event carries the messages: “Reading Culture - Connecting Communities”; “Into the Nation’s Rising Era with Books”, and “Reading - Enriching Knowledge, Nurturing Aspirations, Driving Innovation.”
According to the organizers, these messages not only emphasize the importance of books but also encourage Vietnamese people to make reading a daily habit - an essential step in contributing to the nation’s development.
The Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day aims to honor the value of books and promote reading within communities. It also seeks to raise public awareness about the importance of reading for the development of knowledge, skill, critical thinking, education, and character-building. The event is also an opportunity to show appreciation for the contributions of readers, authors, publishers, printers, distributors, and those who preserve books. It also emphasizes the responsibility of all levels and sectors in building and developing a reading culture in Vietnam.
In addition to the book exhibition, the organizers launched the 2025 Reading Culture Ambassador Contest in Hue to encourage individuals and organizations to take part in promoting reading and to help foster a learning society that inspires dedication to the development of a prosperous country in every Vietnamese person.
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| Permanent Vice Chairman Nguyen Thanh Binh (on the left) and cultural sector leaders donate books to various units |
On this occasion, the organizing committee donated 300 books to public and private libraries, local reading spaces, correctional facilities, and schools across the city. Another 200 books were presented to institutions, researchers, and communities to further spread knowledge and the distinctive cultural values of Hue Ancient Capital.
Speaking at the event, Director of the Department of Culture and Sports Phan Thanh Hai stated that books are not only a treasure trove of human knowledge but also loyal companions that nurture the soul, shape character, and inspire a nice and meaningful life in each person. In the fast-paced world of digital technology and modern media, the habit of reading is gradually being forgotten. Therefore, Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day 2025 serves as an important moment to reflect and rekindle a love for reading across society.
* Also on display were two most recent publications from the Hue Bookcase project: “Hue – Historical Sites and Scenic Spots” and “Village Charters of Hue City.”
The work “Hue – Historical Sites and Scenic Spots” offers a comprehensive overview of Hue’s ranked monuments and landmarks, including sites associated with the life and career of President Ho Chi Minh in Hue; monuments associated with the Tay Son Dynasty, the Nguyen Dynasty, the revolutionary resistance and national liberation period, architectural heritage, and archaeological relics…
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| Two most recent publications from the Hue Bookcase project |
Meanwhile, the work “Huong uoc cac lang tai thanh pho Hue” (Village Charters of Hue City) presents 67 notable and valuable “huong uoc” (traditional village regulations) as a reference for research on local governance and community life. The book provides original Han-Nom texts - a cultural heritage unique to Hue Ancient Capital - giving readers deeper insight into the city’s traditional socio-economic and cultural landscape.
These two publications are valuable contributions to the preservation and promotion of Hue’s cultural heritage. They serve as important resources for today and future generations to better understand the historical and cultural roots of the Vietnamese people.
12 publications that have been published under the Hue Bookcase project to date are products of collaboration and effort between various government levels, agencies, and localities, with strong support and contributions from Hue’s scholars, forming a unique cultural product of Hue city.