From the high mountains, letters can give wings to the future

As a child, everyone dreamed of something, becoming a doctor, a teacher, a scientist , or simply a happy person. Life may not be easy, but as the poet Nguyen Khoa Diem once wrote: “Everyone has a hometown to remember, a river to reflect on, a star to dream of”.

Encouraging the journey to keep the dreams, in recent years, within the framework of Project 8 "Implementing gender equality and solving urgent issues for women and children" chaired by the Vietnam Women's Union, the Vietnam Women's Museum has been constantly striving to tell authentic, moving and inspiring stories to the community in the journey to accompany women and children of ethnic minorities in the mountainous areas, through a series of exhibitions, talks, and documentary videos from all over the country.

From “Beeswax - Indigo” of the Mong and Dao people in Hoa Binh and Cao Bang , to “Story by the Ba River”, “Highland Sunlight” of Gia Lai to “Sunshine on the Mountain” in Lao Cai and “Thanh Son on a New Day” for the people of Thanh Hoa…, each story is a bridge to extend the arms of companionship for women and children.

Continuing the activities, on May 24, 2025, the media event "Reaching out - Shining" organized by the Vietnam Women's Museum in collaboration with UNESCO Vietnam, the Department of Education and Training of Cao Bang province, and CJ took place at Hop Giang Secondary School, Cao Bang city, Cao Bang province with the participation of nearly 1,000 students and teachers from 6 primary schools, of which 86% were ethnic minority students.

At the event, Ms. Nguyen Thi Tuyet - Director of the Vietnam Women's Museum said: "This year's "Reaching Out - Shining" event is a meaningful continuation of that journey, aiming to create an inspirational space - where stories of overcoming difficulties and dreams of rising up are listened to and widely spread in the community.

This is not only a communication activity, but also an affirmation of our commitment to accompany the community, especially the people in the highlands, for a sustainable society. Please hold on to your stars. Believe that you are not alone on this journey. Because around you are teachers, friends, family, and us - those who believe that from the highlands, letters can also give wings to the future."

Within the framework of the event, the talk show “Reaching Out – Shining” took place with the participation of two typical ethnic minority women speakers, representing the image of women who dare to dream, dare to aspire, overcome prejudice barriers and persevere, steadfastly pursue their goals, to succeed and shine in their own way.

Ha Le Diem - a young female director of the Tay ethnic group, who won the "Best Director" award at the 2021 Amsterdam International Documentary Film Festival shared at the event.

They are Ha Le Diem - a young female director of the Tay ethnic group, who won the "Best Director" award at the 2021 Amsterdam International Documentary Film Festival with the film "The Children in the Mist", which was nominated for the Oscar in the top 15, and Phung Mui Nhinh - a female Jujitsu athlete of the Dao ethnic group, who won the Gold Medal at the 2024 Asian Jujitsu Championship and is the pride of the Vietnamese Jujitsu team in the international arena.

Phung Mui Nhin - female Jujitsu athlete of Dao ethnicity, won Gold Medal at the 2024 Asian Jujitsu Championship.

“Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration, Viet Nam reaffirms its commitment to gender equality. This event brings powerful messages from the young generation through vibrant artwork, great presentations, creativity and team spirit, and inspires a future where everyone can reach their potential, regardless of gender and background. I am impressed by the aspirations for development and the spirit of continuous learning of ethnic minority students inspired by role models like Ms. Ha Le Diem and Phung Mui Nhin,” said the UNESCO Representative in Viet Nam.

Hong Minh

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