Nom script with Confucian classics

The scientific workshop on the topic "Nom script with Confucian classics" organized by the Center for Chinese Studies (University of Social Sciences and Humanities) took place on August 24.The conference was attended by researchers from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, the Institute of Han Nom Studies... The conference focused on clarifying a number of aspects and issues related to the reception, attitudes and localization process of Confucian classics by Vietnamese Confucian scholars. In his opening speech, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Kim Son - Vice Rector of the University and Director of the Center for Chinese Studies emphasized: Based on the reality of examining Han Nom texts with Confucian content in the form of a mixture of Han and Nom scripts, the content, methods, goals... are quite rich and complex. This shows that there are many research issues raised: Nom script is a product of the maturation process of Vietnamese culture in the context of the general movement and cultural exchange of East Asian countries. The appearance of Nom script promoted the strong development of Vietnamese thought, culture and literature in the ancient and medieval period. So, in terms of reception and localization of Confucian classics in particular and Confucianism in general in Vietnam, what role does Nom script play? What are the notable features of the Han Nom classic text system that is still preserved today? What are the special issues about Nom script, the translation of texts, annotations, pronunciation, interpretation... of Han Nom classic texts? Are they part of the general law of movement of East Asian Confucianism and the law of movement of Vietnamese culture and thought?... The main content of the report presented at the workshop is case studies of works using Nom script to discuss, interpret and translate Confucian classics such as: "Nom script and the reception of Confucian classics - Through the case of Kinh Thi" - Prof. Tran Nghia (Institute of Han Nom Studies), "The Book of Changes' interpretation of the poem in the process of interpreting the Nom version of the Book of Changes in the medieval period" - PhD. Nguyen Thanh Tung (Faculty of Literature, Hanoi National University of Education), “Readers of the Thi Kinh in Vietnam (through a survey of Nom versions of the Thi Kinh) – Master Pham Anh Sao (Faculty of Literature, University of Social Sciences and Humanities), “Chu Dich Quoc Am Ca: From the reception of Trinh-Chu Dich studies to Dang Thai Bang's experience of Dich Ly” – Master Bui Ba Quan (Center for Chinese Studies – University of Social Sciences and Humanities)… Besides, there are also studies on other issues related to the reception of Confucianism in Vietnam in general: A lively language for lively thought – author Associate Professor Dr. Pham Van Khoi (Faculty of Literature – University of Social Sciences and Humanities) or research on the general issue of the work of interpreting Nom Confucian classics: The activity of interpreting Han Nom Confucian classics by Vietnamese Confucian scholars – analysis from the perspective of goals and nature – Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Kim Son… In recent years, the Center for Chinese Studies has organized scientific seminars focusing on The theme “Confucianism and East Asian culture” is developed with specific research directions such as: “Confucian classics in Vietnam” conference held in 2009, “Zhu Xi and East Asian Confucianism” held in 2010, and the conference “Nom script and Confucian classics” this time continues to develop specific research. All of the above research is implemented to integrate Confucian research in Vietnam with the world.