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

Postcards and teaching tools. 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