The 11th Hanoi Book Fair was organized by the Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to mark the 72nd anniversary of Hanoi’s Liberation Day on October 10 and the 74th anniversary of Vietnam’s book publishing, printing, and distribution sector.
Themed “Books Open Knowledge – Technology Leads the Future,” the fair introduced a variety of new books, organized reading-related activities, and presented new technologies being used to create and consume publications. Vu Thu Ha is Vice Chairwoman of the Hanoi People’s Committee.
Ms Ha said: "The Hanoi Book Fair provides spaces that inspire lifelong learning, where the values of the past connect with the knowledge of the present and the technology of the future. It helps develop human resources, strengthen cultural vitality, and build a knowledge foundation for sustainable development. At the same time, it connects publishers and readers and spreads a love of books and the cultural values of the capital."
This year’s fair combined print books and digital books, and traditional culture and modern technology, and demonstrated new ways to engage young readers who have learned to access knowledge on multiple platforms.
It also introduced e-books, reading applications, and new publications on artificial intelligence, big data, innovation, entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, and Industry 4.0.
Some readers shared:
"I’ve recently started reading more, so I’m interested in book fairs. I find the selection quite diverse, with literature from Japan and the Republic of Korea, and English-learning books for people of all ages. As AI continues to develop, events like this give young people reliable sources of information and opportunities to access more books and develop their critical reading skills."
"With printed books you have to carry around, while e-books can be read on smart devices, which is more convenient. I find e-books modern, attractive, and easy to read. The reading applications are intuitive."
For 10 years the Hanoi Book Fair has been cultivating the reading habit and promoting a learning society. And by connecting reading culture with science, technology, and digital transformation, it has contributed to Hanoi’s development.
