The workshop aims to clarify theoretical and practical issues on culture, ethnicity, and religion in the context of Vietnam’s development, modernization, and international integration. The presentations will assess the current situation, changing trends, and impacts of development policies on these areas, while identifying opportunities and challenges.
In addition, the Workshop also aims at other objectives including sharing experiences, research results and proposing policy solutions to promote the role of culture, strengthen national solidarity, and ensure freedom of belief and religion. Thereby, the Workshop hopes to contribute to building a sustainable Vietnamese society. This is also an opportunity to honor the historical, cultural and social values and achievements of the Vietnamese people over the past 80 years.
The main content of the workshop will revolve around four major thematic sub-committees, with in-depth presentations:
Subcommittee 1: Culture:The presentations will focus on cultural characteristics, cultural exchanges and cultural changes in the trend of national development. Specific research topics include: “Gender impacts of redevelopment of the Truc Bach lakeside area according to the creative city model”, “Visual illusion of ancient stone faces in the grass stream (Hoa Binh) and the economic and ritual basis of heritage”, “Searching for the origin of village gods after renovation - the case of Kim Luy village in Dien Chau (Nghe An)”, and promoting the value of the heritage of worshipping the Mother Goddess of the Three Realms in tourism development.
Subcommittee 2: Ethnicity:The research papers delve into ethnic relations, policies and practices in implementing ethnic policies in the context of development and integration. Issues presented include: institutionalizing indigenous knowledge in the development of ethnic minority areas, shifting from the policy of “granting and supporting” to “accompanying and creating”, and cultural transformation of local ethnic groups in the Central Highlands.
Subcommittee 3: Religion:The conference will discuss religion and changes in current life, the trend of religion in the context of contemporary society. Notable presentations include: the transformation of the awareness and behavior of the Party and State of Vietnam on religion during the Doi Moi period; assessment of obstacles in promoting religious resources in Vietnam when religion is considered a socio-cultural resource, and changes in the religious beliefs and practices of Hoa Hao Buddhism.
Subcommittee 4: Contemporary Issues:This panel will explore modern, multidisciplinary topics. Papers include: “Red Music, Performing Arts and Jazz in the New Era of Vietnam”, “Going to the Market” in Vietnamese Social Life: The Transformation of Socio-Economic Space in the Contemporary Context”, and the Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Religious Life in Vietnam. The panel will also discuss the religious practices of Ly Son Islanders (Quang Ngai) to strengthen spiritual security and cultural milestones, along with an assessment of the development effectiveness of some ethnic groups in the border area.
The workshop will have the participation of experts and scholars from many prestigious units such as the Ministry of Ethnic Minorities and Religions; Hanoi National University; domestic research and training institutions; and international experts such as Prof. Christina Schwenkel from the University of California, Riverside, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Stan BH Tan-Tangbau from Nanyan Academy of Arts, Singapore...
The conference also received many full-text papers from scientists, researchers, lecturers and postgraduate students. The qualified papers will be selected for publication in the ISBN-numbered proceedings, scheduled for publication in June 2026.
Time and location of the workshop:
Time: 08:00 - 12:00, Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Location: Room 302, 304, 307, 506, Building E, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, 336 Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi.
The organizing committee respectfully invites scientists, lecturers, students, and press agencies to attend and report on the event.
PRESS CONTACT INFORMATION:Contact person: Ms. Thuy Dung - Communications Department, Training Department, University of Social Sciences and Humanities
Phone number: 0988.456 101
E-mail:
buithidung@vnu.edu.vn
