Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day observed in Ho Chi Minh City
The southern metropolis celebrated the nationwide event with an array of activities joined by a large number of participants who are publishing professionals and readers.
Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day [April 21] was observed in Ho Chi Minh City with a variety of topics that drew interest from the general public.
The week-long event is considered a festival for book producers and readers nationwide and will last a week from mid-April in some big cities nationwide, including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, and Danang.
This year's event in Ho Chi Minh City becomes remarkable with the participation of well-known writers and celebrities who help promote the reading culture. Among the ambassadors of Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day are 103-year-old researcher Nguyen Dinh Tu and 1st runner-up Thuy Van.
The event displayed ten of thousands of books and marked a series of activities joined by a large crowd.
| Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day observed in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/Mekong Environment Forum (MEF) |
| A banner that reads each citizen is an ambassador promoting reading culture. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/MEF |
| Books of various kinds available at the event. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/MEF |
| Different options for readers. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/MEF |
| Many kinds of books are on discount. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/MEF |
| An interesting idea – book bus that conveys the message: a journey of knowledge and future. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/MEF |
| Posters introduce typical books of Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/MEF |
| A highlight of the event. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/MEF |
| Paper for calligraphy. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/MEF |
| A talkshow on architecture of south Vietnam... |
| attracts many visitors. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/MEF |
| Visitors who promote reading culture share e-books at the event. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/MEF |
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