The 575th Anniversary of the Creation of Hangeul: Vibrant and Connected

Hangeul was invented by King Sejong the Great, with the support of scholars, in 1443 and officially promulgated in 1446. Hangeul has become a means of communication, preserving and spreading the culture of the Korean people and is widely used by scholars around the world because of the scientific, simple and convenient nature of this writing system. October 9th of each year is chosen as the National Day of Korea, commemorating the great invention of Sejong, honoring the cultural heritage of the Korean people. Along with Koreans and those who love Korean language and culture around the world, Vietnamese students also have a festival dedicated to themselves to celebrate this special event. The slogan of this year's event is "Connecting love".

Previously, from October 4 to October 9, the Organizing Committee organized online contests attracting the participation of students from 13 universities, including: Writing, Speaking, Hanbok-wearing photos, drawing, and making video clips. The products aim to demonstrate understanding and love for Korean language and culture but from the perspective, perception, interpretation, and unique creativity of each individual.

At the event, Mr. Park No-wan - Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Vietnam sent his congratulations to the contest. He said: In February, the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training issued the General Education Program for Korean - Foreign Language 1. This is the result of the passion, enthusiasm and efforts that teachers and students have devoted to the Korean language. In the future, the Korean language will develop even more in Vietnam. 2022 will mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Korea. The students attending this cultural event will be the future generation contributing to further developing the relationship between the two countries in the coming decades.

Mr. Jaejin Choi - Chief Representative of the Korea Foundation in Vietnam highly appreciated the significance of the event and shared information about the Foundation's mission as an agency responsible for promoting the image of Korea to the world as well as promoting the expansion of friendly cooperation between Korea and other countries. The Foundation has made many efforts to enhance the world's understanding of Korea through various activities such as funding educational institutions with Korean studies majors, expanding international cooperation networks, cultural and artistic exchanges and communication activities...

Prof. Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan - President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities shared his joy and appreciation when the University joined the Korean Embassy and the Korea Foundation to organize the Hangeul Creation Day 2021. In recent days, social media has been flooded with images of the Hangeul celebration with photos, paintings and videos revealing the incredible talent and creativity of students. With the message of "connecting the world", the activities taking place before the official celebration have truly connected young people who share a passion for Korean and Korean studies, creating a strong influence in the community.

Although held online, the celebration event attracted more than 1,000 interested participants. The attractive Quiz games to challenge students' knowledge, youthful performances, and sharing by students from universities about Hangeul... created a vibrant atmosphere, erasing the geographical distance between participants. The audience was amazed when admiring the excellent products of the competition: beautiful standard Korean handwriting, drawings of Korean characters and legends with classical colors and atmosphere, fluent and emotional speeches in Korean... The young people showed serious investment, diversity in approach and enthusiasm in the process of discovering the characteristics of Korean culture.

According to the event organizers, in addition to the purpose of celebrating Hangeul's creation day, the program aims to contribute to introducing the national image of Korea; be a useful playground for students to experience Korean language and culture, love their major more and contribute to promoting the cause of Korean language education and Korean studies in Vietnam.

Awards presented at the event

1. Writing

• First: Chau Minh Thien - University of Foreign Languages, Hue University
• Second: Do Ngoc Lan - Hanoi University; Nguyen Quy Duong - Hanoi University
• Father: Le Thi Thu Phuong - University of Foreign Languages, VNU; Nguyen Ngoc Diem - University of Foreign Languages, VNU; Nguyen Vu Hien Minh - University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU
• Encouraged: Phan Thi Thuy Linh - University of Foreign Languages, VNU; Tran Mai An - Thang Long University
• Best handwriting: Trinh Thi Khanh Thien - Dai Nam University

2. Eloquence Award

• First: Tran Huong Giang - Hanoi University.
• Second: Nguyen Thi Thanh Ly - University of Foreign Languages, VNU; Nguyen Tran Nguyen Thu - University of Foreign Languages, Hue University
• Father: Nguyen Kim Minh - Hanoi Polytechnic College; Vu Mai Chi - Thang Long University; Nguyen Thi Quynh Nhu - Dong A University, Da Nang
• Encouraged by: Pham Khanh Linh - University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU; Dang Thi Huyen Trang - University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU

3. Hanbok Photo Contest

• First: Pham Kim Hien - Hanoi University
• Second: Nguyen Thi Thu Hien - Thang Long University; Nguyen Nhat Le - University of Foreign Languages, Hue University
• Three: Dang Thi Bich Nga - University of Foreign Languages, Danang University; Ngo Thi Kim Trinh - University of Foreign Languages, Danang University; Ta Thi Duyen - Thang Long University
• Encouraged by: Le Thi Thanh Mai - Hanoi University; Nguyen Ngoc Minh Thu - University of Foreign Languages, VNU

4. Drawing contest

• First: Do Thi Phuong - Hanoi University
• Second: Nguyen Anh Nguyet - University of Foreign Languages, VNU; Le Nguyen Quynh Nhu - University of Foreign Languages, University of Danang
• Father: Vu Thi Khanh Huyen - Ha Long University; Nguyen Phuong Nam - Hanoi University; Nguyen Thi Hong Hieu - University of Foreign Languages, Hue University
• Encouraged by: Hoang Thi Ngoc Anh - University of Foreign Languages, Danang University; Nguyen Thuy Hien - University of Foreign Languages, VNU

​​​​​​​5. Video clip solution

• First: Nguyen Thi Hien - University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU
• Second: Le Ngoc Minh Thi, Le Ngoc Minh Thu - University of Foreign Languages, Hue University; Chau Minh Thien - University of Foreign Languages, Hue University
• Father: Do Le Nhu Quynh, Nguyen Nguyen Thao Ly - University of Foreign Languages, University of Danang; Ngo Hoang Viem - Hanoi University of Industry; Duong Thi Truc Dao - University of Foreign Languages, VNU
• Encouraged by: Nguyen Thi Viet - Hanoi University of Industry; Dang Thi Bich Nga - University of Foreign Languages, Danang University