Spreading reading culture from book pages to technology experiences

QUỲNH MAI - NGỌC MAI |

On the morning of April 18, the exhibition "From Book Pages to Digital Space" opened at the National Library of Vietnam, spreading reading culture through technology and tradition experiences.

Within the framework of Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day 2026, the exhibition space is organized diversely, creating a cross between traditional reading values and modern forms of knowledge access.

Traditional reading space attracts students and readers of all ages. Quiet and intimate reading corners continue to affirm the sustainable role of paper books - the foundation of reading culture.

Following that, the digital reading experience brings a flexible approach, suitable for the fast pace of life and habits of the younger generation.

Không gian đọc sách truyền thống tại Thư viện Quốc gia Việt Nam thu hút đông đảo bạn đọc ở nhiều độ tuổi. Ảnh: Ngọc Mai
Traditional reading space at the Vietnam National Library attracts a large number of readers of all ages. Photo: Ngoc Mai

The digital library space with fast-updating television news about politics and society shows that knowledge is spread across many platforms, helping readers access information in a timely manner.

Không gian thư viện số giới thiệu các bản tin truyền hình cập nhật về chính trị, xã hội, giúp người đọc tiếp cận thông tin nhanh chóng. Ảnh: Quỳnh Mai
The digital library space introduces updated television news about politics and society, helping readers access information quickly. Photo: Quynh Mai

The automatic book borrowing and returning system using CCCD contributes to modernizing the library, shortening the process and improving the user experience.

Hệ thống mượn - trả sách tự động bằng CCCD tại Thư viện Quốc gia Việt Nam giúp rút ngắn thời gian, nâng cao trải nghiệm bạn đọc. Ảnh: Ngọc Mai
The automatic book borrowing and return system using CCCD at the National Library of Vietnam contributes to modernizing libraries and promoting reading culture in the digital age. Photo: Ngoc Mai

The highlight of the exhibition is the virtual reality experience under the ocean, opening up an intuitive and vivid knowledge approach, increasing interactivity and refreshing the reading experience.

PGS.TS Bùi Hoài Sơn - Ủy viên chuyên trách Ủy ban Văn hóa và Xã hội của Quốc hội - trải nghiệm không gian thực tế ảo dưới đại dương. Ảnh: Ngọc Mai
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Hoai Son - Specialized Member of the National Assembly's Committee for Culture and Society - experiences virtual reality space under the ocean. Photo: Ngoc Mai

The combination of reading forms has clearly depicted the development journey of books, from traditional to modern, while contributing to arousing the spirit of learning, encouraging each individual to actively access, accumulate and share knowledge in the context of digital transformation.

Not stopping at the exhibition space, the program's series of activities took place sôi nổi with many rich contents such as the seminar "What do young people read in the digital age?", the English storytelling contest "Onward - More than just a story from books", or the digital product creation contest "Together with AI to tell stories".

Các hoạt động ngoài trời thu hút đông đảo bạn trẻ tham gia, góp phần lan tỏa văn hóa đọc trong cộng đồng. Ảnh: Quỳnh Mai
Outdoor activities attract a large number of young people to participate, contributing to spreading reading culture in the community. Photo: Quynh Mai

Experiential and educational activities such as design contests for STEM-oriented Community Book Station models, the "SMALL Circuit Connects" program, and the "Each Book - A New Journey" book exchange station also attracted a large number of participants.

In addition, book donation activities, author and work exchanges, book booth displays and Flashmob Read 2026 performances contribute to creating a vibrant atmosphere, spreading the spirit of love for books in the community.

Through this series of activities, the Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day at the Vietnam National Library clearly shows the shift in the approach to knowledge of the digital age, while creating a connecting space between authors, works and readers. This is also an opportunity to recognize the positive contributions of organizations and individuals to the development of books and reading culture.

QUỲNH MAI - NGỌC MAI
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