This is one of the activities to celebrate the 1st Ho Chi Minh City Congress of Delegates (2025 - 2030) and the 73rd anniversary of the Traditional Day of the Vietnamese Publishing, Printing and Book Distribution Industry.
Through the Con Dao Book Fair, the organizers hope to preserve and promote the historical value of national relics, contributing to promoting economic , cultural and tourism development in Con Dao, raising the position of Ho Chi Minh City as a livable city in the country and region.
The book fair has the theme of Con Dao Legend. The exhibition areas have many themes. Specifically:
President Ho Chi Minh: introduces classic works and valuable documents on Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality and style, contributing to educating the young generation about patriotism and the desire to contribute.
Ho Chi Minh City's socio-economic development achievements: displaying publications and documents reflecting the city's innovation, creativity and comprehensive development during the 2020 - 2025 term.
Legendary characters of Con Dao, history, land and people of Con Dao: reenacting the resilient struggle of heroes and martyrs; honoring the images of legendary characters associated with the history of revolutionary struggles; at the same time, introducing the history of the land and people; the beauty of land and people of Con Dao today.
Introducing thousands of new books in various fields: politics , history, literature, science, education, life skills... through QR codes of the units.
In addition, during the book fair, the organizers will hold exchanges and discussions about books, reading culture, introduce authors and works, activities for children, and many attractive book promotions and discounts.
The series of "reading sessions" took place from October 3 to 4 at Cao Van Ngoc Primary School; Le Hong Phong Secondary School; Vo Thi Sau High School with the topics Talking with the future - reading books with me, Talking with the future - Letter to the future and Talking with the future - My dream.
The author exchange and introduction of the work “Children of Saigon in the “hell on earth” of Con Dao” took place at 7:30 a.m. on October 5 at the main stage of the entrance to Ton Duc Thang Street. The guests were Ms. Truong My Hoa, former Vice President of the country, and former prisoners of Con Dao.
The topic of Nguyen An Ninh Digital Library - Southern Topic took place at 9:30 a.m., with the participation of Dr. Quach Thu Nguyet; journalist and writer Duong Thanh Truyen.
The Department of Culture and Sports, together with the Oriental Research and Development Institute, the Truth National Political Publishing House, Ho Chi Minh City branch, the General Publishing House, the Youth Publishing House, Dong A Book, and Voiz FM donated more than 2,500 paper books and e-books.
The organizing committee presented 15 gifts to 15 students in especially difficult circumstances with a total value of 15 million VND along with 500 notebooks, 350 lanterns, 30 cartons of milk, 2 oxygen ventilators, and 11 boxes of bird's nest.
The opening night of the Con Dao Book Festival and the art program will take place from 7 p.m. on October 4 at the outdoor stage in the Cong Quan area, Ton Duc Thang Street, Con Dao Special Zone, Ho Chi Minh City.
The program has many special performances with the participation of singers and artists Quoc Dai, Thanh Su, Ha Van, Minh Sang, Thai Dien, Duong Duc, Doan Dai Hoa, Thuy Trinh, Thanh Hang, Viet Ha, Hoai An, and VMO group.
Before that, the ceremony to visit Hang Keo cemetery, Hang Duong cemetery, Con Dao temple, and memorial stele at historic pier 914 took place from 3:30 p.m. on October 4.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/con-dao-ron-rang-ngay-hoi-sach-20251003081734648.htm
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