Lac Hong University actively contributes to recording, researching, and preserving intangible cultural heritage through academic research, cultural documentation, publications, and educational activities, promoting the safeguarding of traditional beliefs, languages, indigenous knowledge, and cultural identities.
In 2025, the university implemented three notable initiatives:
Local or regional cultural heritage
1. International Scientific Conference on Mazu Belief and Culture (Religious and Community Cultural Heritage): Held on October 3–7, 2025, in Penang, Malaysia, LHU co-organized the conference, presented academic research, and co-edited a scholarly book on Mazu culture published by the Penang State Government. This initiative documented traditional beliefs and cultural knowledge associated with Chinese communities, supporting the preservation and transmission of intangible cultural heritage.
National cultural heritage
2. Southern Vietnam Chinese Speech Competition 2025 (Language and Cultural Heritage): Organized by LHU on September 5, 2025, the event brought together over 700 students from 12 educational institutions. Through Chinese-language speeches and cultural performances, the university promoted language learning, cultural understanding, and intergenerational appreciation of linguistic and artistic traditions.
3. Academic Projects on Indigenous Culture and Traditional Cuisine (Local and National Cultural Heritage): Through coursework and student research, LHU documented and studied indigenous cultural practices, community-based tourism, traditional Vietnamese cuisine, regional food customs, and ethnic minority culinary traditions, contributing to cultural knowledge preservation and heritage education.
These initiatives demonstrate Lac Hong University's commitment to documenting, safeguarding, and transmitting intangible cultural heritage through research, academic publications, and cultural education.
In 2024
1. Dong Nai Tourism Presentation and Promotion Contest 2024
Organizers:
Dong Nai Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism;
Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union;
Vietnam National Union of Students;
Lac Hong University.
Participants: All students in Dong Nai province and individuals who are passionate about local culture and tourism (both professional and non-professional categories). Participants aged 14 and above are eligible.
Purpose:
The contest aims to encourage students and the community to explore, record, and promote Dong Nai’s intangible cultural heritage, including local folklore, traditional festivals, cuisine, crafts, folk arts, and historical landmarks. Through this event, the university contributes to preserving and disseminating knowledge of local traditions, languages, and cultural practices—answering the goal of engaging in projects that safeguard intangible cultural heritage.
Contest Content:
Participants will present about Dong Nai’s tourist attractions, historical and cultural sites, scenic landscapes, traditional craft villages, cuisine, folk arts, festivals, and cultural figures. Presentations are encouraged to include illustrations such as images, music, or videos to make them more engaging.
Format:
The contest includes two rounds (preliminary and final). Finalists will draw a topic by lot and deliver a 10-minute presentation, followed by a Q&A session with the judges.
Submission Deadline:
Entries are accepted until September 30, 2024.
Send entries to:
Dong Nai Tourism Promotion Center
No. 31 Vo Thi Sau Street, Quyet Thang Ward, Bien Hoa City
Email: thithuyetminhviendldn@gmail.com
Results Announcement:
The list of finalists will be announced on October 15, 2024, at http://ttxtdldongnai.vn.
Awards:
22 prizes will be presented to outstanding contestants during Dong Nai Culture, Tourism, and Cuisine Week 2024.
SOUCES:
Báo Đồng Nai (2024, August 8). Cuộc thi Thuyết minh, giới thiệu du lịch tỉnh Đồng Nai 2024 [Dong Nai Tourism Guiding and Introduction Competition 2024].
Du lịch Đồng Nai [@dulichdongnai39]. (2024, August 28). Đồng Nai tổ chức Cuộc thi Thuyết minh, Giới thiệu Du lịch tỉnh Đồng Nai năm 2024 [Ảnh đính kèm] [Dong Nai to organize the Tourism Guiding and Introduction Competition 2024] [Status update]. Facebook.
