Fostering a love of books and reading culture among young people.

The event was organized to celebrate Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day on April 21st and World Book and Copyright Day on April 23rd.

Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Trinh Thi Thuy and other delegates attended the event.

With the theme "The World I Read," the 2024 National Book and Reading Culture Day is an important cultural event for book lovers and the public nationwide, contributing to promoting the value of books and reading culture in the community; encouraging and developing the reading movement to enhance knowledge and skills for personal and social development; connecting readers domestically and internationally; and honoring organizations and individuals who have made positive contributions to the development of books and reading culture.

Director of the National Library of Vietnam, Nguyen Xuan Dung, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Director of the National Library of Vietnam Nguyen Xuan Dung said: "Each good book not only contains a treasure trove of knowledge and wisdom but also opens the door to the values ​​of truth, goodness, and beauty with messages full of humanistic values."

Recognizing the importance of books and reading, the United Nations Educational , Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has chosen April 23rd as "World Book and Copyright Day," and in Vietnam, April 21st has been designated by the 14th National Assembly as "Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day." These are important decisions affirming the indispensable position and role of books in social life; encouraging and developing the reading movement in the community, not only limited to traditional printed materials but also expanding to audiovisual media and digital platforms. Simultaneously, they honor those who write, publish, preserve, and promote books, connecting readers domestically and internationally, creating positive effects in building a learning society and contributing to the development of Vietnamese culture and people, towards the goal of sustainable national development.

Delegates cut the ribbon to inaugurate the event.

"Individual or community knowledge is formed through choices made during the process of receiving and experiencing things in practice. For reading to become a habit for every citizen, creating a foundation for developing awareness and thinking about life, close coordination among cultural institutions is needed, especially the library system – an educational institution outside of schools, a place for lifelong learning for everyone," Mr. Nguyen Xuan Dung emphasized.

At this year's Book and Reading Culture Day, the public and readers have the opportunity to interact, meet, exchange ideas, and engage with authors, translators, critics, scientists , managers, and book lovers in activities with high cultural, intellectual, social, and educational significance, such as author-work discussions and book reading skills experiences.

The delegates visited the "Book Preservation Station".

With 1000 representative documents selected from the nation's cultural heritage currently preserved at the Library, the exhibition "Books - A Gateway to the World" was displayed with the following contents: Books - Changing Mindset; Books - Expanding Vision; Books - Exploring the World; From the Pages of a Book to Success, providing the public and readers with much useful information.

In addition, activities such as Creative Reading, Exploring the Digital Library, and Drawing Based on Books will immerse children in profound stories, allow them to freely create vivid pictures, learn about diverse cultures around the world to enhance their knowledge and life skills, improve their foreign language abilities, and thereby foster a love of books, maintaining the joy and habit of reading anytime, anywhere.

Students participate in the "Book Preservation Station" activity.

Alongside the annual events that attract the attention and participation of a large number of the public and readers, the 2024 Book and Reading Culture Day at the National Library of Vietnam also featured many new activities. For example, the "Book Preservation Station" introduced the public to one of the library's important professional activities and allowed participants to experience some of the most basic restoration and preservation skills to understand the work of preserving and conserving documents, to appreciate each book and the librarians. It also fostered critical thinking and creativity in creating unique products related to reading and promoting reading.

In addition, other activities such as the online contest "Good Books, Find Beautiful Names," "Meeting with the Fanpage," and "Sowing Seeds of Knowledge" have contributed to spreading and promoting the image of the Library to readers and the public, enhancing interactive experiences related to reading and promoting reading.

Painting competition

Attending the program, Dinh Khanh Linh, a student from Hung Vuong Secondary School in Hanoi, shared: "As someone passionate about books, I felt very happy and excited to participate in today's event. Not only were there many activities for me to participate in and expand my knowledge, but I also got to connect and interact with many students from other schools. Especially this year, the program included a new and very beneficial activity: the 'Book Preservation Station.' This activity helped me understand more about book restoration and preservation skills, as well as the hard work of those doing this job. Through this, I realized that I need to cherish and preserve my books more carefully and share and spread the skills I learned today to my family and friends. In the future, I hope there will be more great book-related programs like this so I can participate and spread my passion for books and promote reading culture to more young people." furthermore".

The exhibition "Books - A Gateway to the World" also attracted a large number of visitors, especially young people.

Within the framework of the program, the National Library of Vietnam continues to be a reliable address for receiving and sharing donations of books and equipment from organizations and individuals to libraries in remote and disadvantaged areas.

Source: https://toquoc.vn/khoi-day-tinh-yeu-sach-va-van-hoa-doc-trong-gioi-tre-20240420120716686.htm