Journey to the Ancestral Land Ahead of Van Lang University Celebrating 30 Years of Establishment

In 2025, Van Lang University celebrates 30 years of establishment and development. As the university’s traditional day coincides with the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day, this March marks a meaningful journey back to the roots. Outstanding Trade Union members and Distinguished Students of 2024 have made a pilgrimage to Hung Temple (Phu Tho) to pay tribute to the nation’s ancestors.

"There was once a country named Van Lang that laid a solid foundation for the nation’s history, resilient in the storms and turmoil. A Van Lang filled with deep admiration and respect for its ancestors. After years of change, the doors to global exchange open wide, yet the descendants of the Hung Kings will always be the descendants of the Hung Kings, Van Lang University respectfully uses ‘Van Lang’ as the name for their beloved university.'' These invaluable words by researcher Nguyen Khac Thuan were featured in the 5th-anniversary book of Van Lang University. The honor of a university named after the first national name of Vietnam is developing through generations of Van Lang University lecturers and staff.

Continuing the annual tradition, 27 outstanding Trade Union members from Van Lang University set off on the “Journey to the Ancestral Land” from March 20–23, 2025. During this trip, the delegation visited famous cultural and historical sites, including the Hung Kings’ Temple (Phu Tho), Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace of Vietnam, the National Assembly Building of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh Museum, the Temple of Literature, and One Pillar Pagoda.

On the afternoon of March 21, 2025, a delegation of 50 excellent Van Lang University students of 2024 and the lecturers go on a journey to the ancestral land. The 12-day journey goes through 09 provinces and cities: Ho Chi Minh City, Khanh Hoa, Quang Nam, Hue, Ha Tinh, Nghe An, Quang Ninh, Phu Tho, and Hanoi. By the “Hoa Nien Tri” spirit of Van Lang youth: intelligence, pioneering spirit, and ambition combined with their enthusiasm and a willingness to learn, Van Lang University students of 2024 contribute to building the Van Lang student community to become more and more prosperous.

The annual journey to the Hung Kings’ Temple has become a cherished tradition at Van Lang University. As a 30-year milestone, the journeys take on even greater meaning, spreading the Van Lang spirit and strengthening the connection between past and present, between today’s generation and their ancestors, and among members and the Van Lang family.

News: Department of Admissions & Communications
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