Happy 90th birthday to Professor Phan Huu Dat, People's Teacher.

Professor, Doctor, People's Teacher Phan Huu Dat

Professor Phan Huu Dat graduated with a degree in Ethnology from the Faculty of History (Moscow State University of Lomolosov, Soviet Union) in 1961. He received his Associate Doctorate in History (Doctorate) from the Faculty of History (Moscow State University of Lomolosov, Soviet Union) in 1963 and was recognized as a Professor in 1996, and awarded the title of People's Teacher in 2008.

With over half a century of teaching and scientific research, Professor Phan Huu Dat has become one of the leading professors in Anthropology. His research focuses on topics such as: Theoretical issues concerning ethnicity, national communities, and anthropological theory; Culture of ethnic groups in Vietnam, Culture and development; Ethnic processes and ethnic relations in Vietnam, Southeast Asia, and the world; Ethnology and the ethnic policies of the Party and State in light of Ho Chi Minh's thought; and the history of marriage and family.

The Director of Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Nguyen Kim Son, delivered a speech at the ceremony.

Professor Phan Huu Dat's more than 100 published research works address core issues in ethnographic research, ranging from theoretical issues to summarizing research problems in ethnology in Vietnam; from Vietnamese ethnology to ethnographic issues worldwide; from culture and development to the requirements for training and research in ethnology to serve the planning and implementation of the Party and State's ethnic policies; from ethnic relations and urgent issues in Vietnam and the world to the issue of ethnicity in globalization; from promoting research in social sciences and humanities to applied research...

As one of the leading ethnographers, his research laid the foundation for the development of Vietnamese ethnology. He was the first Vietnamese person to compile a textbook."Fundamentals of Ethnology"(1973) served for research and teaching. In the 1990s, many of his research works continued to address the research requirements of Ethnology in the direction ofAnthropologyBased on new research achievements and insights in response to the country's development needs and regional and international integration.

Professor Pham Quang Minh honored the contributions of Professor Phan Huu Dat to the development of the University in terms of research, teaching, and management.

Based on fundamental research, Professor Phan Huu Dat's scientific works have particularly focused on researching and summarizing the theory and policies regarding ethnic groups in Vietnam, both historically and currently. One of Professor Phan Huu Dat's most important contributions is his research on ethnic communities in Vietnam, their culture, and development. His more than 30 research works cover a wide range of issues in this field. His work can be considered a significant contribution.The development of ethnic minorities in Vietnam in the 20th centuryThis work is a comprehensive summary with high theoretical and practical value. Professor Phan Huu Dat was also the first to fully summarize the main characteristics of the ethnic communities in our country. He also contributed to the research and development of criteria for determining the ethnic composition in Vietnam. These criteria were put into practical application in the 1970s.

Professor Pham Quang Minh congratulates Professor Phan Huu Dat, People's Teacher.

He has published over 100 research papers, including 9 monographs, notably:"The festival culture of the ethnic groups in Southeast Asia"(Editor-in-chief, 1992);"Harvest-praying rituals of ethnic groups in Vietnam"(Editor-in-chief, 1994);"Thai-Vietnamese Culture"(co-authored with Cam Trong, 1995);"Our ancestors' methods of employing people throughout history"(Editor-in-chief, 1998);"Some Issues Regarding Vietnamese Ethnology"(1998);"Contributing to the study of Vietnamese ethnology"(2003)... Many of his research papers have been published in prestigious international scientific journals and magazines such as: Soviet Ethnology (1961); ASEMI (1978), international conference proceedings... in many languages ​​such as English, French, and Russian. In 2005, the Professor was honored to receive the State Prize for Science and Technology for his work "Some Issues Regarding Vietnamese Ethnology1998).

Rector of the University of Science Nguyen Van Noi congratulates Professor, Doctor, and People's Teacher Phan Huu Dat

As an educator, he has trained thousands of graduates in Ethnology and History, and supervised dozens of doctoral candidates who successfully defended their dissertations. He also directly taught at training courses for cadres at the Ho Chi Minh National Political Academy, the Committee for Ethnic Minorities, the National Assembly's Council for Ethnic Minorities, and various universities... and participated in teaching on ethnic issues in Vietnam at several universities around the world, such as Lomonosov Moscow State University (Soviet Union), Humboldt University (Germany), and numerous international scientific conferences.

Professor Vu Minh Giang, Chairman of the Science and Training Council of Vietnam National University, Hanoi, congratulates Professor Phan Huu Dat.

Professor Phan Huu Dat also made significant contributions to the management of Hanoi University: serving as Head of the History Department (1970-1975), Head of the Ethnology Department (1986-1988), Vice Rector (1977-1981), Acting Rector (1981-1985), and Rector of Hanoi University (1985-1988). After retiring from his administrative duties at the University, Professor Phan Huu Dat continued to hold important positions such as Member of the National Council for the Steering of Compilation.Vietnamese EncyclopediaDeputy Editor-in-Chief and Head of the Ethnology Section of the Vietnamese Encyclopedia, President of the Vietnam Historical Science Association, 2nd term.

Associate Professor Dr. Lam Ba Nam - President of the Vietnam Association of Ethnology and Anthropology congratulates Professor Dr. Phan Huu Dat, People's Teacher.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Director of Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Nguyen Kim Son, affirmed: Professor Phan Huu Dat has made immense contributions to academia and teaching, not only to Vietnam National University, Hanoi, but also at the national level. As the Rector of Hanoi University, he made significant contributions in leading the development of the university during a crucial period. In particular, he has always received the respect and affection of generations of students – the most precious reward for an educator. With these contributions, the leadership of Vietnam National University, Hanoi, always considers educators like him as an important support, a source of encouragement, and a valuable asset of the university. Ahead of the 25th anniversary of Vietnam National University, Hanoi, the leadership hopes that Professor Phan Huu Dat will not only be a contributor to today's achievements but also a witness to those achievements. Throughout the development of Hanoi University, the field of Anthropology, and Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Professor has always held a place worthy of his name and contributions.

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Van Suu - Head of the Anthropology Department congratulates Professor Dr. Phan Huu Dat, People's Teacher.

Expressing gratitude for the affection of the leaders of Vietnam National University, Hanoi, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, and generations of colleagues and students, Professor Phan Huu Dat stated: "I have lived to this day and achieved some of the accomplishments I have today because I grew up alongside the Vietnamese revolution, received the teachings of the teachers at Lomolosov University, was supported by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, and received the support and sharing of my family. Among these, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities played an extremely important role. I had two periods of close association with the university: in 1955 as a second-year student of the Faculty of Literature and from 1964 to 2000 as a staff member. For more than half a century, I have the most profound and unforgettable memories with the university, especially during the resistance war against the US, accompanying the university's teachers in the trenches. These are memories that my family and I will cherish for life." "My parents gave birth to me, shaped me into the person I am today, and provided the conditions for my development, primarily through the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. My connection has been with the Department of Ethnology, and now the Faculty of Anthropology. I wish the University and Vietnam National University, Hanoi continued steady development, even greater contributions to the Vietnamese revolutionary cause, and the fulfillment of the aspirations of the era: to become an outstanding and advanced university in Vietnam, not only among the top in the region but also on par with international standards."