- Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day takes place from April 17-19.
- Ca Mau Provincial Library collaborates with Naval Squadron 42 to promote reading culture.
- Igniting a reading culture on the frontline island of Hon Khoai.
In response to Vietnam's Book and Reading Culture Day (April 21st), many activities are being organized nationwide to honor the value of books, spread the spirit of reading, and awaken the responsibility of building reading habits in the community.
At the Provincial Library, the book stalls were arranged in a scientific and lively manner during the 2026 Book and Reading Culture Day.
Each person is an "ambassador" of reading culture.
A reading culture doesn't develop naturally; it needs to be nurtured daily, starting with the family and school. For students, reading not only expands knowledge but also develops critical thinking, creativity, and enriches the soul. For adults, books are companions that help update knowledge and balance their spiritual lives.
At the Ho Chi Minh City Book and Reading Culture Day 2026, writer Nguyen Nhat Anh , the 2025 Reading Culture Ambassador, shared: “Anyone among us can be an ambassador of reading culture, especially parents in each family. Children don't develop reading habits through coercion, but through observing adults. When parents read books, children will gradually see reading as a natural part of life.”
In the context of rapidly developing digital technology, reading is no longer confined to traditional books but has expanded to the digital space with many forms such as e-books, audiobooks, digital libraries, etc. This both creates new demands and opens up great opportunities to spread a more widespread and flexible reading culture in society.
Young people attentively read books at the 2026 Book and Reading Culture Day, showing that books still retain their appeal in the digital age.
However, along with this comes a worrying reality: the reading culture is gradually shrinking, especially among young people. The increasing dependence on social media and online games is reducing the time spent on reading. According to surveys, Vietnamese people spend an average of about 6 hours a day on the internet, mainly for entertainment and browsing social media, while the average number of books read is only about 1 book per year – much lower than in other countries in the region.
Notably, the consequences extend beyond simply wasting time. The habit of absorbing information quickly and continuously is gradually diminishing concentration, deep thinking, and perseverance—core skills that consistent reading provides. When a segment of young people struggle to sit down and read an entire book, it also means that their knowledge base and self-learning abilities are being undermined.
Students eagerly visited and explored the book stalls after school.
Author Nguyen Nhat Anh believes that restoring and nurturing a reading culture should begin with simple things within the family and community: “Parents and adults need to proactively create reading habits for children by setting a good example, giving them books, and encouraging them to access books from an early age. In addition, publishing houses need to focus on content quality and limit counterfeit books; at the same time, they should develop a system of libraries and community book collections so that everyone, especially children in remote areas, has the opportunity to access knowledge.”
Mobile libraries travel to remote villages and hamlets, providing students with access to books and fostering a reading habit.
In the journey of building a learning society, each individual can become an "ambassador" of reading culture through small but persistent actions. When reading becomes a natural habit in life, reading culture will not only be preserved but also thrive, contributing to raising the intellectual level of the population and enriching the spiritual life of society.
Building a foundation on a reading culture.
Recognizing reading culture as the foundation of cultural development, Ca Mau province has been implementing many comprehensive solutions: developing the library system, building community book collections, organizing reading festivals, competitions, and extracurricular activities… thereby gradually forming a reading habit in society.
The school library is well-stocked with books, creating a friendly reading environment that attracts students.
Mr. Nguyen Quoc Thanh, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Ca Mau province, said: “In the context of digital transformation, the province is promoting the application of technology to develop reading culture. Electronic libraries and online reading platforms are encouraged for use, helping people access knowledge anytime, anywhere.”
Placing reading culture at the forefront not only aims to raise the intellectual level of the population but also contributes to the formation of character and a healthy lifestyle, guiding people towards the values of truth, goodness, and beauty. When each individual maintains a reading habit, society will have more citizens who are knowledgeable, responsible, and adaptable to the times.
Extracurricular activities at the library help elementary school students become familiar with books and foster a love of reading from an early age.
“This is a long journey. But if every agency and every family joins hands, the young generation of Ca Mau can absolutely develop comprehensively, not only excelling in technology but also being rich in culture, profound in thinking, and beautiful in character. I urge everyone to dedicate time to reading, starting with suitable books and maintaining the habit every day,” emphasized Mr. Nguyen Quoc Thanh, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Ca Mau province.
With concrete steps and clear direction, Ca Mau is gradually building a healthy reading culture environment, contributing to enriching spiritual life and promoting sustainable development.
Lam Khanh
Source: https://baocamau.vn/van-hoa-doc-nen-tang-mem-cho-phat-trien-ben-vung-a128069.html
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