Bac Giang’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism coordinated with the Department of Education and Training to launch the 2024 "Reading Culture Ambassador" contest on April 15.
Students at boarding high school reading books at provincial library (Photo: baobacgiang.vn)
Bac Giang (VNA)🌼 – Bac Giang’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism coordinated with the Department of Education and Training to launch the 2024 "Reading Culture Ambassador" contest on April 15.
This is an activity to celebrate the third Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day (April 21).
Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Head of the Competition Organizing Committee Nguyen Si Cam emphasized that reading culture plays an important role in the development of each country. This is the driving force to promote the formation of citizens with courage, intelligence, creativity as well as ethics, healthy lifestyle and the desire to build a prosperous and happy country.
In recent years, the Party and State have paid special attention to developing reading culture, promulgating many guidelines and policies to build a reading environment and make reading habits a regular, daily practice.
The "Reading Culture Ambassador" contest has been jointly organized by the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Department of Education and Training since 2019, receiving the attention of leaders at all levels, branches, agencies, units, and localities and received positive responses. of teachers, teachers, parents, pupils and students.
This year's contest started on April 16 with the theme "Reading books - changing lives", for pupils and students of elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, intermediate schools, and colleges in the province.
Contestants will write articles, make videos introducing characters in books that have inspired them, guide themselves to a positive lifestyle, or write a sequel to a story or book they have read to spread the love of books.
The Organizing Committee will award five collective prizes to schools with the most participating candidates and the highest number of prize winners; 45 individual awards, including 1 outstanding "Ambassador of Reading Culture" award, 4 awards "Outstanding Ambassador of Reading Culture".
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
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Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
Students at boarding high school reading books at provincial library (Photo: baobacgiang.vn)
