Rapper Den Vau attended the event, contributing 100 books to provide highland children with more opportunities to access knowledge through reading.

During his interaction with students, Den Vau introduced the book "Almanach of World Civilizations". He recounted encountering this work in primary school, noting that despite not fully understanding its content at the time, he always respected the knowledge it contained. "Facing thick books filled with great knowledge, you need to read extensively, study carefully, and listen to teachers to know how to absorb it", Den Vau said.

At the end of the program, the rapper visited classrooms, distributed gifts, and signed books and notebooks for the students.

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The Hy Vong Library at Van Thuy school spans 60 m2 and is equipped with shelves, tables, chairs, lighting systems, and 15 tablets for digital learning materials.

This project received contributions from VnExpress newspaper staff and the FPT ecosystem, with support from the Hy Vong Fund and other partners. It marks the beginning of a nationwide initiative to upgrade and construct 38 libraries, adding 38.000 books and fostering a reading culture among students in remote areas.

Van Thuy Primary and Secondary School serves nearly 400 students, with 223 attending primary school. 95% of the students are children of Tay and Nung ethnic minorities, and over 100 come from poor or near-poor households. For many years, the school lacked a dedicated reading room.

At the ceremony, Principal Hoang Van Tri stated that teachers and parents previously repurposed an old kitchen as a book storage area and erected a temporary roof to create an outdoor reading corner. This outdoor space was entirely dependent on weather conditions, becoming unusable during heavy rain or high temperatures.

"The new reading room allows the school to integrate reading sessions into the official timetable and opens its doors for students to self-study during breaks. We are touched to see so many new, diverse books, and the students are eager to visit the library", Principal Tri said.

Students of Van Thuy Primary and Secondary School, Chien Thang commune, benefit from the new facility, 21/8. Photo: Phong

The Hy Vong Library at Van Thuy Primary and Secondary School continues the "VnExpress 25-Year Bookshelf" program. In its initial phase, the project donated 1.000 books and improved the landscape around the school's outdoor reading area. These activities aim to provide standard learning resources for schools in disadvantaged regions and support students in developing self-study skills.

"During our survey, we realized the school's needs extended beyond just adding books. The existing library space, repurposed from an old warehouse, did not meet students' learning requirements. Therefore, instead of only donating books, we decided to invest in a complete library, combining physical books with a digital library, to create a long-term learning environment for the children", a VnExpress representative shared.

During the handover ceremony, students participated in a series of experiential activities, including exploring the electronic library and a "Dau mo tren trang" (Dream Marks on Pages) workshop, where they drew personalized bookmarks to record their individual goals and keep them at the library.

The Hy Vong Library was completed after two months of construction, covering 60m2 and meeting Ministry of Education and Training standards. Photo: Nga Thanh

The library's interior has been stocked with thousands of diverse books. Photo: Nga Thanh

A representative from Vuihoc company invested in electronic library equipment, including 15 tablets, headphones, and online learning accounts for the school. Photo: Phong

VnExpress newspaper representatives and guest singer Den Vau interacted with the school's students. Photo: Phong

Sponsoring organizations took a commemorative photo with the school.

The upgrade of library equipment in Lang Son also marks the launch of the "FPT 38-Year Library" project, implemented by FPT Group and the FPT for the Community Fund. This initiative aims to complete 38 libraries nationwide, comprising one new construction and 37 renovated sites, provide 38.000 books, organize 38 digital skills training courses, and integrate electronic library systems for all beneficiary schools.

Nga Thanh