EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY: A JOURNEY BACK TO OUR ROOTS
"Whoever travels north or south, Remember the Ancestors' Commemoration on the tenth of the third lunar month."
Looking toward our national origins, on April 3rd, 2026, the atmosphere at the Center for Research and Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CED) became more vibrant and warmer than ever with an extracurricular event celebrating the Hung Kings' Commemoration Day (the 10th day of the 3rd lunar month). The program was co-organized by final-year students majoring in Educational Psychology from Ho Chi Minh City University of Education in collaboration with the Center.
The journey back to nostalgic values guided the students through fascinating cultural "stations":
Station 1: King Hung is looking for...
The program kicked off with a bustling atmosphere through a fast-paced physical game. Playing the roles of elite "subjects," the students raced to find familiar objects as requested by "King Hung." Their agility and healthy competitive spirit helped bridge any gaps, bringing joyful laughter and sparking fantastic energy for the afternoon gathering.
Station 2: Artisans of the Ancestral Land
At this stop, the students had the opportunity to transform into true artisans. With skillful hands and creativity, each paper crown was decorated with countless signature motifs from the Hung King era. From the image of the Lac bird spreading its wings and the winding patterns of the Bronze Drum to their own highly creative designs, everything was vividly recreated by the students. Each product was not only a colorful work of art but also reflected their deep appreciation and understanding of our ancestors' traditional cultural beauty.
Station 3: Decoding Ancient Messages
The final challenge took the students from one surprise to another. By using heat to reveal "invisible" words written with lemon juice, the students patiently and skillfully discovered hidden historical keywords on their own. After successfully decoding them, they read aloud meaningful messages about our roots and gratitude. This activity not only trained their meticulousness but also helped to deeply engrave the noble, humane values of the National Commemoration Day.
The extracurricular activity concluded with radiant commemorative photos. We hope that through these experiential activities, the students will grow to love and take even more pride in the heroic bloodline of their ancestors, understanding that: "No matter where we go or what we do, we are all brothers and sisters from the same root, and we must work together to preserve and build our country to be more beautiful every day."
Let's look back at our memorable moments through the pictures below!
