Heritage Book Fair at Con Son - Kiep Bac Spring Festival
Nearly 2,000 documents, publications, and digitized materials are showcased, helping bring the Con Son - Kiep Bac World Heritage Site closer to the community through reading culture.
A millennium of historical depth converges
In the sacred space of Con Son - Kiep Bac, where the nation's cultural and historical essence converges, the Heritage Book Fair organized by Hai Phong City Library from February 28 to March 11 creates a vibrant knowledge arena.
Books on Buddhist philosophy and the life of the Third Patriarch of Truc Lam Zen Buddhism are highlighted to commemorate his 692nd death anniversary (1334-2026), adding profound spiritual depth to the festival atmosphere.
The exhibition space also features documents on national hero and world cultural celebrity Nguyen Trai, as well as the legendary hero Tran Hung Dao, deeply tied to the sacred Kiep Bac land.
A standout highlight is the Spring Newspaper Exhibition from 34 provinces and cities nationwide, blending traditional and online reading experiences.
Bringing Heritage closer to the community through knowledge
Themed "Books - Heritage - Connecting Knowledge and the Future," the 12-day event (February 28 to March 11) coincides with the bustling Con Son - Kiep Bac Spring Festival Culture, Tourism, and Trade Promotion Week. Nearly 2,000 carefully selected documents, publications, and digitized materials ensure accuracy, historical-cultural value, and clear provenance.
Beyond displays, the city library promotes outreach through book introduction videos and QR codes linking to digital collections on Hai Phong heritage, Trang Trinh Nguyen Binh Khiem, and other notable figures.
The Con Son - Kiep Bac Heritage Book Fair demonstrates the city library's proactive role in supporting heritage sites. Moving beyond mere storage, the city library becomes a dynamic bridge between knowledge and the public.
Amid the sacred spring space, each page unfolds layers of cultural sediment. From ancient documents to digitized data, all convey a clear message: heritage endures only when nurtured by knowledge and passed to future generations.
Hai Phong News