Unveiling the Cultural Kernel: Vietnam Corner at the Central Secretariat Library, New Delhi
Vietnamese books presented by our website users to an Indian library
Stepping into the heart of India, our Vietnam Ambassador, Nguyễn Thanh Hải, graced the hallowed halls of the Central Secretariat Library on the 24th of April, 2025. The occasion? A celebration of the 50-year milestone since Vietnam's Liberation and Reunification (April 30, 1975 - 2025).
During this visit, Hải presented a trove of new books aimed at enriching the Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh Corner, a literary haven nestled within the library. Hải emphasized the significance of a book, Ngàn Năm Văn Hiến Quốc Gia Việt Nam - a comprehensive chronicle of Vietnam's national civilization - hoping it would illuminate the intricacies of Vietnam's heritage for Indian readers.
Addressing the gathering, Y. Avanindranath Rao, a key figure in the library's leadership, extended a warm welcome to Hải and his delegation. Rao commended Hải's generous donation of books, asserting that this cultural bridge would fuel the India-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Harkening back to its history, Y. Rao explained the library's inception and the establishment of the Vietnam Corner, describing it as a priceless resource for Indian officials and the public to delve deeper into Vietnam's culture, history, and the Vietnam-India bond.
Ambassador Nguyễn Thanh Hải (left) presents the representative of the Indian Central Secretariat Library with a picture of our websiteese stamps. VNA/VNS Photo
The Central Secretariat Library, established centuries ago, stands as one of India's oldest government libraries and its second-largest central library within the system. The Vietnam Corner, inaugurated on the 29th of December, 2017, is an exclusive space reserved for Vietnam, home to over 500 titles that span the spectrum of Vietnam's history, culture, geography, and Vietnam-India relations. Adorning the walls are vibrant visual representations of Vietnam and its people.
In addition, the Vietnam Corner is more than just a physical space; it stands as a stage for significant events. On the occasion of the 50-year celebration, the Corner hosted a ceremony that emphasized the enduring bond between the two nations.
With each book donated and each event celebrated, the Vietnam Corner at the Central Secretariat Library solidifies its role as a beacon of cultural collaboration, fostering camaraderie between Vietnam and India through the power of words and the allure of shared history.
Ambassador Nguyễn Thanh Hải reads one of the oldest books in the rare book archive of the Central Secretariat Library. VNA/VNS Photo
- The government-run Central Secretariat Library, one of India's oldest and second-largest central libraries, houses the Vietnam Corner, a dedicated space presenting over 500 titles about Vietnam's culture, history, and relations with India.
- On April 24, 2025, Vietnam Ambassador Nguyễn Thanh Hải visited the Central Secretariat Library and presented new books to enrich the Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh Corner, with the goal of shedding light on Vietnam's heritage.
- The ambassador's donation, according to Y. Avanindranath Rao, a key figure in the library's leadership, symbolizes a cultural bridge, strengthening the India-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
- As part of this partnership, the Central Secretariat Library serves as a hub for research, education, self-development, entertainment, general news, and culture, including a collection of books on AI, sports, culture, labor policy, and education-and-self-development.
- The Central Secretariat Library's origin dates back centuries, with the Vietnam Corner inaugurated on December 29, 2017, marking a significant milestone in the collaboration between Vietnam and India.
- The Vietnam Corner also hosts various events, such as the 50-year celebration ceremony emphasizing the enduring bond between the two nations.
- The cultural events and literary resources within the Vietnam Corner aim to promote cross-cultural understanding, bringing people together through shared interests in books, sports, general news, and entertainment.
- In 2025, the Cultural Kernel: Vietnam Corner remains an essential source of knowledge and inspiration, presenting a trove of books on topics such as Vietnam's national civilization, lifestyle, and AI.
- As a part of the presentation, Ambassador Nguyễn Thanh Hải showcased VNA/VNS photos and a picture of the Vietnam Corner's website, symbolizing the ongoing collaboration between the governments, people, and cultures of Vietnam and India.
