Writing contest honoring Vietnamese cultural values

(CLO) With the theme "Our Identity", the contest 'Ink Heritage: Global Writing Competition for Young Vietnamese 2025' has officially launched, opening up a creative and meaningful literary playground for the young generation of Vietnam and international friends. The contest is co-organized by The Penlogue, World Publishing House, Literature and Arts Department (VOV6) Voice of Vietnam and HiTV Digital Television.

'Ink Heritage' is not only a playground for young people to express their creative talents, but also an opportunity for them to explore and affirm their national cultural identity, while spreading the quintessence of Vietnam to international friends.

Encouraging writing in both Vietnamese and English will facilitate cultural dialogue, connect generations and inspire national pride. In an increasingly globalized world , the contest hopes to become a bridge for the voices of young Vietnamese people to be heard, respected and preserved through writing.

The contest is open to Vietnamese youth aged 15-25 studying and working in Vietnam and around the world, as well as foreign youth of the same age living in Vietnam. Contestants can enter in Vietnamese, English or both, in the following categories: Poetry, Essays and Short Stories (limited to 1500 words).

Submissions will be accepted from March 20, 2025 to April 20, 2025, via email: contact@penlogue.com. Details of the contest are posted on the Facebook page: Legacy In Ink: Vietnamese Writers' Global Contest or at the link: www.facebook.com/legacy.in.ink.vn.

The award structure includes: 1 First Prize, 1 Second Prize, 1 Third Prize and 7 Encouragement Prizes for each category. The jury is made up of prestigious names in the literary world, including: Literary Critic Ngo Van Gia, Doctor of Languages, Poet Do Anh Vu, Young Writer Hien Trang, Writer Catherine Cole (Australia), Writer, Journalist Lady Borton (USA), Author, Editor Wayne Karlin (USA) and Vietnamese-American Writer, Poet Alexandra Huynh (USA).

In particular, excellent works will have the opportunity to be published in The Penlogue Literary Magazine, broadcast on the Radio Program of the Literature and Arts Department (VOV6) of the Voice of Vietnam, HiTV Digital Television Channel and selected for a book published by The Gioi Publishing House.

P.Anh

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/di-san-net-muc-cuoc-thi-viet-ton-vinh-gia-tri-van-hoa-viet-post336698.html