The fifth Vietnam Book Day kicked off in Hanoi on April 18, in the presence of Vo Van Thuong, head of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education.
Hanoi (VNA) – The fifth Vietnam BookDay kicked off in Hanoi on April 18, in the presence of Vo Van Thuong, head ofthe Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission for Informationand Education.
Minister of Information and CommunicationsTruong Minh Tuan said through four years of organisation, the Vietnam Book Dayhas become a cultural event to promote reading culture in the community.
It also contributes to supporting books forlocalities in the remote and ethnic minority areas which are thirsty forinformation and knowledge, he added.
According to the minister, this year’s event is held at a larger scale thanprevious years, with nearly 20 events, including the introduction of the book“Industry 4.0, revolution of convergence and saving”, talks on “Books – culture,development and integration” and “picture book markets in Vietnam and theRepublic of Korea”, and other activities such as games, painting contests, andlucky draw.
As an important activity of the Book Day, a bookfestival themed “Book and Family” will run until April 24 to fosterconnectivity between authors and readers as well as encourage and developreading culture among the community to build a learning society.
It features over 100 pavilions of nearly 80publishers nationwide, showcasing 50,000 book titles of various genres.
Exchanges between authors and readers and anintroduction of popular books are among the highlights of the festival.
In 2014, the Prime Minister decided to takeApril 21 as Vietnam Book Day in connection with the debut of the Book “DuongKach Menh” (The Revolutionary Path) by President Ho Chi Minh, the first workwritten in Vietnamese and printed by Vietnamese workers (April 21, 1927).
The fifth Vietnam Book Day will last until April 22 at the Thong Nhat park.-VNA
The fourth Vietnam Book Day 2017 will take place from April 6-10 at the Thong Nhat Park in Hanoi, introducing 40,000 book titles of various genres to readers.
The 2017 Book Festival officially opened at the National Library of Vietnam in Hanoi on April 20 as part of activities to mark the Vietnam Book Day (April 21) and the World Book and Copyright Day (April 23).
The fifth Vietnam Book Day is slated for April 18-22, 2018 at Thong Nhat Park in Hanoi, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC).
As many as 50,0000 book titles of various genres will be introduced to readers at the fifth Vietnam Book Day 2018 which is scheduled in Thong Nhat Park in Hanoi from April 18-22.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
The U23 competition will run from June 16 to 22, followed by the U17 event from June 23 to 28, while athletes competing in the U23 category will undergo weight and skill checks ahead of the matches starting June 18, while similar checks for U17 athletes will take place before June 23.
Vietnam continues to sit just behind continental powerhouses Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, China, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
The event served as a vibrant display of solidarity, promoting peace, cooperation, and development through cultural dialogue, and reaffirmed HCM City's role as a dynamic hub for cultural diplomacy and international friendship.
The Indian Film Festival not only honours the artistic value of cinema but also contributes to strengthening the friendship and enhancing cultural exchange between the people of Son La in particular and Vietnam in general and India.
An art exchange programme between Vietnam and Cambodia was held on the evening of June 13 in the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long as part of the 2025 Cambodia Culture Week in Vietnam.
Digitalisation does not mean commercialisation or oversimplification of culture. It is a way of selecting, adapting, and spreading traditional values through a modern language.
The 11th edition is expected to serve as a vital channel for conveying Vietnam’s development message to the international community, and represent a milestone in the implementation of the Politburo’s Conclusion No. 57 on continuing to improve the quality and efficiency of external information service in the new situation.
Visitors at the event (Photo: VNA) 
