In the flow of global integration, every young Vietnamese carries within them a red thread weaving together the past, present, and future of our nation. The competition “Vietnamese Identity: To be continued,” held for middle and high school students nationwide, is a journey of discovery, reflection, and creativity—an invitation for the new generation to understand, cherish, and spread the values of Vietnamese culture in their own ways.

INTRODUCE

ROUNDS

ABOUT THE COMPETITION

Over the course of five months, contestants will write the next chapter of our cultural identity through three rounds: from “touching the roots,” to “sowing seeds of identity,” and finally “sprouting heritage”—where small ideas can grow into real actions that make an impact on the community.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN

ROUNDS

5 teams will compete to find the First, Second, Third, and Promising teams for each category.

April 18, 2025: Cultural Experience
April 19, 2025: Live Presentation at Olympia.
 
Teams will implement their projects from Round 2.

This round includes:
- Results Report (soft copy to be submitted April 10, 2026): describing the process, supporting products, evaluating results, and community feedback.

- Presentation & Live Dialogue with the Judging Panel (April 19, 2026):
+ 20-minute presentation on the implementation process and results.
+ Presentation of supporting products (video clip, model, digital product, images, project log…).
+ Answering questions from the Judging Panel and interacting with the audience.

SPROUTING HERITAGE

The 5 best teams selected will continue to "grow" in the final round.

Teams receive practical assignments on cultural issues and develop action plans to address them.
Examples: preserving folk songs, promoting reading culture, promoting Vietnamese cuisine, etc.
 
This round includes:
Action Plan (70%)
+ Problem identification (context, causes, challenges).
+ Solution ideas and objectives.
+ Specific implementation steps (activities, target audience, time, resources, means).
+ Feasibility and evaluation methods.
+ Expected impact and ripple effect.
 
Interview – Presentation to the Judging Panel (30%)
+ Short presentation (5–7 minutes) to introduce the plan and answer critical questions from the Judging Panel.
+ Evaluation interview content (10 minutes)
+ Level of understanding of the chosen cultural issue.
+ Ability to defend and clarify ideas: critical thinking, problem-solving, flexibility in presentation.
+ Coordination among team members.

SOWING IDENTIY

 The top 20 teams will advance to Round 2.
 (Community voting included – spreading inspiration and celebrating young creativity)

Each team (2-3 members) chooses a symbol, achievement, or unique cultural aspect of Vietnam to explore and express from their own perspective.
 
Teams choose a suitable creative format to submit:
- Creative Writing: A written work (essay, short story, creative essay, short script, etc.) with an explanation of the idea and message.
 
- IT Application Product: Video clip, short film, documentary, vlog… (can be filmed on location, interview, illustrated with images/sound). A detailed explanation of the idea, content, and creative process is required.
 
- Fine Arts Product: Painting, sketch… with artistic commentary and a description and analysis of the idea.
 
- Music – Performing Arts Product: Composition of music, lyrics, or performance (video recording), with an explanation and explanation of the idea.

TOUCHING ROOTS

SOWING IDENTIY

(at The Olympia Schools, Hanoi)

Dec 20, 2025

Feb 1, 2026

Feb 10, 2026

Mar 14, 2026

Mar 16, 2026

Apr 19, 2026

JUDGES

The judging panel consists of cultural experts, educators, artists, researchers, and representatives from social organizations with extensive experience in creativity, education, and cultural preservation.

And the members of the Olympia expert panel.

Organizer

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