Vietnam - China book and reading culture exchange

Art performance in the program. Photo: Organizing Committee

This is a practical activity to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam - China diplomatic relations (1950-2025), "Vietnam - China Humanitarian Exchange Year", on the occasion of the 30th World Book and Reading Culture Day (April 23, 2025).

Speaking at the event, Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam Trinh Dai Vi expressed that the Vietnam-China cultural exchange event on the occasion of the 30th World Book and Reading Culture Day is a concrete action to continue the traditional friendship, deepening the connection between the people of the two countries.

Book introduction and giveaway activity "Selected ancient Chinese poems". Photo: Organizing Committee

“I hope that through this event, Vietnam-China cultural exchange activities will continue to be promoted, contributing to helping the people of the two countries, especially the young generation, to broaden their international vision through reading, becoming “perceivers” of the diversity of human civilization; conveying humanistic values ​​through books, becoming “promoters” of cultural dialogue; building bridges through knowledge, becoming “transmitters” of long-term friendship between the two peoples,” Mr. Trinh Dai Vi emphasized.

Delegates visit Hanoi Book Street. Photo: Organizing Committee

At the event, Vice President of the Vietnam-China Friendship Association Nguyen Vinh Quang stated that in the cultural exchange between the two countries and peoples, books are an extremely important bridge. In the reform and opening up of China and the renovation of Vietnam, the exchange of experiences, mutual consultation and mutual learning between the two countries have become bright spots. Although there have been many direct exchanges through seminars and workshops, the most profound ones are still books.

“The program “Scent of ink in harmony with Hong Ha waves – Vietnamese-Chinese rhymed poetry books” is a meaningful activity to promote exchanges and enhance mutual understanding between the two countries. I believe that from this activity, we will increasingly appreciate the role of books and reading culture, and at the same time, strengthen the translation and exchange of books between the two countries,” Mr. Nguyen Vinh Quang affirmed.

The event shares and exchanges about Vietnamese and Chinese poetry and literature. Photo: Organizing Committee

At the program, speakers such as Mr. Duong Van Vuong, Master of Ancient Chinese Literature (Beijing Normal University, China); Master Le Huy Hoang, lecturer of the Chinese Language Department, Hanoi National University of Education 2, lecturer of calligraphy at Nhan My School; 2021 Chinese Cultural Ambassador Nguyen Tuong Anh shared about Vietnamese and Chinese poetry and literature works. Among them, there are many classic works that have been associated with readers of the two countries such as "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", "Water Margin", "Journey to the West", "Dream of the Red Chamber" of China, "The Tale of Kieu" of Vietnam...

The program “Ink fragrance in harmony with Hong Ha waves – Vietnamese-Chinese rhymed poetry book” has explored the similarities and differences in the cultures of the two countries, making a practical contribution to promoting exchanges and mutual learning between the Vietnamese and Chinese civilizations.

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