Students of High School for the Gifted in Social Sciences and Humanities connect and spread love of literature and history

The highlight of the event was the presentation and discussion of the classic novel "The Stars of Eger" by author Géza Gárdonyi.
At the event, Dr. Helta Gyöngyi - visiting lecturer at the Faculty of History, University of Social Sciences and Humanities shared about the special literary value of "The Stars of Eger", a work that has been translated into 84 languages, adapted into a film in 1968 and voted "The most famous book in Hungary" in 2005. From an interdisciplinary perspective, Dr. Tran Thanh Viet - Head of the Literature Group of the High School for the Gifted in Social Sciences and Humanities - helped students recognize the similarities between Hungarian history and Vietnamese history through the heroic and tragic feats of previous generations. The event not only helps students explore multi-dimensional perspectives on the culture and history of the two countries, but also creates a solid stepping stone for them to confidently enter the competition, where their imagination and creativity are given wings.
The contest is organized methodically and professionally.
After the opening ceremony, the contest received enthusiastic response from teachers and students throughout the school. The school's Youth Union (the main implementing unit is the Book Club), the Literature group and the School Office closely coordinated in the organization.
In particular, the school invited experts to support and guide students in the skills of adapting novels into comics, helping them to systematically approach the skills of storytelling through images. The jury, consisting of experts with deep expertise in the fields of literature, history, and art, worked impartially, with a clear and consensual set of evaluation criteria, reflecting the seriousness and dedication to the competition.
Also at the Discussion, the Organizing Committee awarded the best works. These works not only demonstrated the students' ability to adapt delicately and creatively, but also showed their deep understanding of Hungarian culture and history. According to the Hungarian Ambassador, this is a particularly meaningful activity. The Ambassador emphasized that it is not often that the Embassy has the opportunity to welcome high school students - young people full of energy and enthusiasm like that. He expressed his hope that there will be more cooperation events with the High School for Social Sciences and Humanities in the future, contributing to promoting cultural exchange activities between the two countries.   The contest to adapt "The Stars of Eger" into comics has truly become a lively and sustainable cultural bridge between Vietnam and Hungary, opening up opportunities for Vietnamese students to explore, learn and love the country and people of Hungary more from the vivid pages of the book.