Exchange program with writer Dong Xi: Fostering a culture of reading among Van Lang University students.
On the morning of June 26, 2025, the Consulate General of China in Ho Chi Minh City, in collaboration with Chi Cultural Joint Stock Company (Chibooks) and the Library of Van Lang University, hosted a cultural exchange program with the writer Dong Xi.
The program featured the participation of Mr. Tu Zhou, Deputy Consul General of China in Ho Chi Minh City; Ms. Nguyen Le Chi, Director of Chibooks, along with esteemed editors and translators. Representing Van Lang University were Ms. Bui Pham Lan Phuong, Vice-President ; Dr. Nguyen Bao Thanh Nghi, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities; Dr. Phan The Hung, Dean of the Faculty of Foreign Languages; and a large number of lecturers and students passionate about literature.
Speaking at the event, writer Dong Xi shared: “I don’t hope that you read a lot, but rather that you know how to enjoy reading. Because reading not only broadens our knowledge but also nurtures the soul, helping us understand ourselves and others better. I hope that after today’s gathering, a love for literature will be sparked within each of you — even if it’s just a small glimmer, it can still light the path on your journey to growth.”
During the exchange session, VLU students raised many questions related to the translation process, challenges in writing, as well as the connection between Vietnamese and Chinese cultures in literature. The speakers' shares helped shed light on various professional and cultural aspects, creating a lively and engaging discussion atmosphere. On this occasion, the program also gifted more than 100 books published by Chibooks to participating students.
The writer Dong Xi, whose real name is Tian Dalin, was born in 1966 in Guangxi, China. He is a renowned contemporary Chinese novelist and screenwriter, currently serving as the Chairman of the Guangxi Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the Chairman of the Guangxi Writers' Association. He was awarded the First Lu Xun Literature Prize for his novel “Life Without Language.” Some of Dong Xi's notable works include Dream of a Better Life, The Heavens-Sent Slap, Regret, Our Father, You Don't Know She's Beautiful, Help, Why Don’t I Have Xiao Mi, The Painful Match... Among them, the novel “Dream of a Better Life” was adapted into a 44-episode television drama titled “Loving You Forever”. |
News: Nguyen Khang
Photos: Huu Khang, Van Lang TV
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