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| Nguyen Khoa Diem, poet, (center) visiting the exhibition space at Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day |
City leaders, representatives of departments and agencies, experts, researchers, and a large number of young readers attended and participated in the event.
Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day is an annual event aimed at honoring the value of books, fostering a love of reading, strengthening the foundation of knowledge, and moving toward the development of a learning society. In particular, in the current context, promoting digital transformation in the cultural sector, especially the digitization of documents and knowledge heritage, has become an urgent requirement.
Alongside various activities, the 2026 event also introduced two new publications under Hue Book Series. To date, the series has released 16 valuable publications, contributing to a rich and in-depth body of research materials with historical and academic significance. The two newly launched volumes are Collected Research on the Nguyen Dynasty (Volumes 1 and 2), with more than 2.700 pages and 165 selected studies compiled from the Research and Development Journal over more than 20 years (1991-2012).
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| City leaders and the Department of Culture and Sports presenting books to institutions |
On this occasion, more than 200 copies of books were donated to libraries, educational institutions, research centers, and localities to further expand knowledge within the community.
At the ceremony, Hue City also officially launched the 2026 Reading Culture Ambassador Contest and the Document Display Model Design Contest with the theme “Books and Hue Heritage”. These competitions serve as intellectual playgrounds and environments to nurture a passion for reading, inspire creativity, and foster a sense of responsibility among the younger generation in preserving and promoting cultural values.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Tran Huu Thuy Giang - Vice Chairman of Hue City People’s Committee confirmed that the project “Establishing and Developing the Hue Book Series” is an initiative imbued with the locality’s distinctive cultural identity. Beyond promoting the image of Hue’s land and people through books, the series is gradually shaping into a cultural product with its own brand of the former imperial capital. It serves as a valuable source of materials for research and study, and as an important foundation for building Hue into a cultural and heritage city.
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| Exhibition space of the Document Display Model Design Contest themed “Books and Hue Heritage” |
Vice Chairman Tran Huu Thuy Giang also emphasized that reading culture is evolving alongside the strong wave of digital transformation, requiring more innovative, creative, and effective approaches. The locality has been actively applying information technology, leveraging digital platforms and social media to promote books and spread knowledge. At the same time, attention is being given to building a workforce equipped with modern communication skills to meet the demands of the digital era.
On the same morning, in response to Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day, Hue College organized a series of activities to honor the value of books and promote reading culture among students. The program took place at the college library with the participation of a large number of staff, lecturers, and students.
A highlight of the program was a range of diverse and creatively designed activities aligned with students’ approaches to knowledge. The exhibition space introduced a wide selection of books, from specialized subjects and life skills to culture and society, helping readers broaden their understanding and orient their personal development. The library space was also arranged in a modern and creative manner, contributing to transforming the image of the library into a more open, approachable, and inspiring environment.
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| Reading space at Hue College |
A standout feature of the program was the “Smart Reader” contest, designed as an interactive activity that provided a meaningful platform for participants to enhance knowledge and develop critical thinking. On this occasion, the college also honored outstanding individuals and groups in the video contest “On Air with Books”, held from March 17th to April 15th. The submitted works not only offered fresh and creative perspectives on books but also helped strongly promote good books and reading culture through digital media platforms.
By N. MINH - M. HIEN