The final round of the "Spring Colors of Phoenix City" Calligraphy Competition, with the theme "Education and Mutual Growth," attracted a large number of lecturers, students, alumni, and scholars from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and other universities.
In his opening remarks, Dr. Le Van Cuong, Deputy Head of the Faculty of Literature, emphasized that although the "Phoenix City in Spring" competition was held for the first time, it had created significant motivation to encourage students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities to learn about calligraphy and Han Nom in general, and to cultivate virtues in particular.
"Mutual learning and growth" is a two-way educational principle, where both the learner and the teacher must have a spirit of "self-centered learning," always fostering initiative and a thirst for knowledge. Only then can education develop and achieve effectiveness.
The theme of the final round, and a continuation of the tradition, originated from the theme of "Spring Breeze and Rain," reflecting the noble nature of knowledge transmission and the sacred bond between teacher and student, which becomes a cornerstone of social order in general and Confucian etiquette in particular.
Through each stroke of the pen, each word, the theme "Teaching and Learning Together" is not only presented subtly but also conveys a profound educational message: teaching and learning are not two parallel paths, but two intertwined streams, nurturing and enriching each other to build a constantly developing society.
Dr. Le Van Cuong - Deputy Head of the Faculty of Literature, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU Hanoi, delivered a speech at the competition.
Each entry in the competition not only showcases the talent of the writer but also represents a harmonious blend of technique and emotion, leaving a strong impression on the audience.
The most outstanding contestants who won prizes in the Final Round of the competition include:
- First Prize: Vuong Thi Thanh Mai - Student of the K69 Classical Chinese Studies Program
- Second prize: Dinh Xuan Bac - Student of K66 Classical Chinese Studies
- Third prize: Hoang Ngoc - Student of K66 Classical Chinese Studies
- Honorable Mention: Bui Minh Trang - Student of Class K66, Classical Chinese Studies
- The Audience Favorite Award went to student Vuong Thi Thanh Mai.
Calligrapher Chau Hai Duong interacts with students from the Faculty of Literature.
Dr. Dinh Thanh Hieu – Head of the Department of Sino-Vietnamese Studies, Faculty of Literature, wrote calligraphy as a gift at the "Phoenix City Spring Colors" competition.
At the final round, students had the opportunity to interact with calligraphers, request calligraphy, and cultivate a passion for studying and practicing calligraphy. The calligraphy pieces gifted by the calligraphers conveyed profound messages about life to those who requested them. This was not only an opportunity to connect artisans and the public, but also a forum to honor traditional calligraphy art, allowing the community to better understand the cultural and spiritual values of Vietnamese culture.
The competition's judging panel consisted of lecturers and calligraphers from within and outside the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.
The "Springtime Beauty of Phoenix City" Calligraphy Competition attracted a large number of lecturers, students, alumni, and scholars from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and other universities.
