"Reading each page of the book fills me with pride."

“The Epic of Spring 1975” is the theme of a thematic book exhibition organized by the Can Tho City Library to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of Southern Vietnam and the reunification of the country (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025). Reading these books, filled with historical information and documents about the country and Can Tho, evokes a sense of pride and a deeper appreciation for the value of peace.

Veteran Le Huy Tha from Hung Yen province is reading a book about the Great Victory of Spring 1975.

On the very first day the book exhibition opened to the public, the Can Tho City Library welcomed a special guest. It was Mr. Le Huy Tha, a veteran from Van Giang district, Hung Yen province, who was visiting Can Tho and, upon hearing about the exhibition, stopped by to read some books. Mr. Tha said that as a soldier who had experienced the fires of war, he always understood the value of the nation's glorious history, and that the exhibition, as organized by the Can Tho City Library, was a way to "pass on the flame" to the younger generation. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the reunification of the country, he wanted to embark on a journey from North to South, revisiting old battlefields to experience the changes and beauty of his homeland. Looking at the young people visiting the book exhibition, Mr. Le Huy Tha suddenly mentioned the book "Vu Xuan's Diary" by Martyr and Hero of the People's Armed Forces Vu Xuan, which contains a sentence that he particularly cherishes: "I only want one sentence to resonate in the ears of future generations: Do not tarnish the blood of those who came before!" And then Mr. Le Huy Tha concluded: "Exhibitions like this are very necessary; reading each page of the book adds to our pride in our national traditions!"

Indeed, these days, many groups of students are visiting the book exhibition. Everyone is attentively examining each page, pointing out books about their homeland and the great achievements of their ancestors. Some even take out paper and write down the book titles and library codes to borrow them later. Huynh Dien Tran, a literature student at Can Tho University, said: “The books at this exhibition are very diverse and focused on specific themes, making them easy to read and understand. These are valuable resources that support my studies and research. Reading these books, I feel proud of the generations of our ancestors who spared no blood, sweat, and sacrifice so that the country could achieve peace and unity.”

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The exhibition "The Epic of Spring 1975" displays and introduces more than 500 publications organized into two themes: "The Great Victory of Spring 1975 - Historical Events" and "Can Tho - 21 Years of Resistance Against America for National Salvation".

The thematic book exhibition “The Epic of Spring 1975” will be open to readers from April 15th to May 15th, 2025 at the Can Tho City Library (29 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Tan An Ward, Ninh Kieu District). Readers can also view the exhibition and thematic information booklet online at the Can Tho City Library's electronic portal: cantholib.org.vn .

In the first section, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the formation of the main corps of the Vietnam People's Army in preparation for the Spring 1975 General Offensive and Uprising; the key battles in the 1975 Central Highlands Campaign, the Thua Thien-Hue Campaign, the Da Nang Campaign… The course of our army's offensives on five fronts towards Saigon. Recollections of several generals about the fighting to liberate Saigon; and the liberation and control of the country's islands and seas during those historic April days half a century ago.

In the second section, through valuable local historical documents, readers gain a clear understanding of the 21-year period of resistance against the US by the army and people of Can Tho. For example, the book "21 Years of Resistance Against the US in Can Tho City: 1954-1975" comprehensively summarizes the resistance against the US, providing materials for studying and educating about local traditions and history. Similarly, the book "Hau Giang's 21 Years of Resistance Against the US: Lessons from the People's Struggle in Hau Giang Province" is also a publication with many valuable documents.

Reading the book "Heroes of the People's Armed Forces of Can Tho Province," with its many illustrations, instills in the reader a greater sense of pride in the heroic, courageous, and patriotic traditions of Can Tho and its people. The book "Can Tho Tay Do Battalion (1964-2004): A Unit Twice Awarded Hero of the People's Armed Forces" records the battalion's formation and victories in the resistance war against the US, in the cause of national defense, and in fulfilling international obligations... Reading the book further instills pride in the heroic Tay Do Battalion's tradition of "Going forth to victory, fighting to annihilate."

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Ms. Ha Hong Ngoc, Deputy Director of Can Tho City Library, added: On this occasion, the city library is also producing a thematic information booklet titled "The Epic of Spring 1975," compiling articles and documents about the Spring 1975 General Offensive and Uprising, as well as the achievements of our country after half a century of reunification. The thematic information booklet is printed in an attractive format and is available at the library and online. In addition, the city library is sending this information booklet to libraries in the Mekong Delta provinces, universities, and commune-level libraries in the city... so that these units can utilize it to serve readers and promote effective dissemination of information.

Text and photos: DANG HUYNH

Source: https://baocantho.com.vn/-oc-moi-trang-sach-them-niem-tu-hao--a185731.html