The 4th "Father and Daughter" Writing Contest

The official launch ceremony for the 4th "Father and Daughter" writing contest in 2026 will be held at 9:00 AM on April 22nd at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi). Entries will be accepted from April 7th, 2026 to June 20th, 2026. The closing ceremony and awards presentation are tentatively scheduled for Vietnamese Family Day (June 28th, 2026).

Building on the success of its three previous seasons, the 4th "Father and Daughter" competition continues to offer fathers the opportunity to express their love for their daughters, and for daughters to express their gratitude to their parents in the most heartfelt way.

More than just a competition, it's a journey of spreading love. It's a place where memories are awakened, distances are bridged, and feelings that seemed unspoken are finally expressed. And then each person realizes that throughout their life, there has always been a father silently standing behind them, unnamed, yet never ceasing to love.

Returning for its fourth season, the competition is themed " Father and Daughter – Two Generations, One Love ." A simple title, yet thought-provoking. Because between two generations, the most difficult thing is sometimes not love, but understanding. The father is accustomed to loving in silence, while the daughter grew up in a world of more expression. The gap, therefore, isn't loud, but it exists silently, just like the father's love itself.

Therefore, the competition is not just a place to tell stories, but also serves as a bridge of connection. There, fathers can write about their daughters for the first time in simple, heartfelt words. There, daughters can express what they have kept in their hearts for so long: how much they love and appreciate their fathers, and how they will carry that love with them throughout their journey of growing up.

Going beyond traditional written submissions, this year's organizers have expanded to include formats such as video, audio, and podcasts, allowing participants, especially young people, to tell their stories in diverse ways. This diversity in presentation is expected to offer fresh perspectives while retaining the most important core element: genuine emotion.