Introducing many books about Hue on Book Day and Reading Culture

Permanent Vice Chairman of Hue City People's Committee Nguyen Thanh Binh (middle) visits the book exhibition space

The event, organized by the Department of Culture and Sports, opened on April 23 at the Hue City Library (29A Le Quy Don, Thuan Hoa District) and attracted a large number of participants. Attending the event were member of the City Party Committee and Permanent Vice Chairman of the Hue City People's Committee Nguyen Thanh Binh.

This year, Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day 2025 carries the message: "Reading culture - Connecting the community"; "Entering the era of national growth with books"; "Reading books - enriching knowledge, nurturing aspirations, promoting innovation and creativity".

According to the organizers, this message not only emphasizes the role of books, but also encourages every Vietnamese citizen to consider reading books to improve knowledge as a regular, daily task. That is a practical action to contribute to the overall development of the country.

Book and Reading Culture Day also aims to honor the value of books and encourage the reading movement in the community, raising people's awareness of the great significance and importance of reading for the development of knowledge, skills, thinking, education and training of human personality. This is also an opportunity to honor readers and those who participate in collecting, composing, publishing, printing, distributing and preserving books. At the same time, it contributes significantly to raising the responsibility of all levels and sectors for building and developing a reading culture in Vietnam.

In addition to displaying books, the organizing committee also launched the Reading Culture Ambassador Contest 2025 in Hue City to attract and create conditions for organizations and individuals to participate in activities to develop a reading culture, aiming to build a learning society, arousing the desire to contribute to the development of a prosperous country in every Vietnamese person.

Permanent Vice Chairman of Hue City People's Committee Nguyen Thanh Binh (left) and leaders of the cultural sector presented books to units.

On this occasion, the organizers presented 300 copies of the book to public libraries, private libraries, local reading spaces, prisons, detention camps, and schools in the city. In addition, 200 other copies were presented to units, researchers, and localities to continue spreading knowledge and unique cultural values ​​of the ancient capital of Hue.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Phan Thanh Hai, Director of the Department of Culture and Sports, stated that books are not only a treasure trove of human knowledge but also a constant companion, silently nurturing the soul, cultivating personality and arousing the desire to live beautifully and usefully in each of us. In the fast-paced world of digital technology and modern media, the habit of reading is gradually being forgotten. Therefore, the event of Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day 2025 is an important occasion for us to look back and rekindle the love of books, promoting reading culture throughout society.

*On the same day , Hue Bookcase introduced to the public two new publications: "Hue - Monuments and scenic spots" and "Village conventions in Hue city".

The publication “Hue - Monuments and Landscapes” introduces to readers an overview of ranked monuments and landscapes, including: Monuments associated with the life and career of President Ho Chi Minh in Hue; monuments associated with the Tay Son Dynasty; monuments associated with the Nguyen Dynasty; monuments associated with the period of revolutionary struggle and national liberation; architectural and artistic monuments; archaeological monuments...

The 2 latest publications of Hue Bookcase have just been released.

Meanwhile, the publication “Village Rules in Hue City” introduces 67 typical and valuable village rules for reference in research on villages. The book provides original Han Nom documents - a typical heritage of the ancient capital of Hue, helping readers to expand and deepen their understanding of the traditional cultural, economic and social history.

These are two valuable works in many aspects, contributing to spreading the cultural heritage values ​​of the land, and are important documents to help today's and future generations have the opportunity to learn more deeply about the historical and cultural origins of the nation.

The 12 publications of the Hue Bookcase published so far are the result of the efforts of all levels, sectors, localities and the comments and deep concern of Hue researchers to form a unique set of cultural products of Hue.

NHAT MINH

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