Thanh Giong and the Dream Beyond: 18 Outstanding Candidates Advance to the Finals

The English creative writing contest " Thanh Giong and the Dream Beyond " has concluded its exciting online rounds, officially selecting the 18 most outstanding candidates for the Grand Finale. Having overcome various challenges that tested their language proficiency, critical thinking, and digital presentation skills, these exemplary contestants have proven their mettle. They are now fully prepared for the final stage of the competition, where the spirit of global integration and the drive to reach new heights will continue to be celebrated.

RULES FOR FINAL ROUND

I/ Time, place and format:

• Time: February 28 - March 21, 2026

• Format: Offline

• Place: Cung Trí thức - 1 Tôn Thất Thuyết, Cầu Giấy District, Hà Nội

II/ Task: Present the message and meaning behind your creative story.

• Content Requirements

• Contestants’ entries must include the following information:

• An introduction including the contestant’s full name, age, and hometown.

• An explanation of why contestants choose the perspective to retell the story, and the significance of presenting the story from that point of view.

• If the contestant creates a new ending, give a brief description of it and explain its meaning.

• The main message the contestant wishes to convey through the story.

• The content of the entry must reflect humanistic values, have educational significance, be appropriate to Vietnamese cultural traditions, and must not conflict with cultural values or violate the laws.

• Format Requirements:

• The contestants can present their ideas through

• Public speech in English (PowerPoint or visual aids)

• Artistic, musical, or dance performance with an English explanation

• Duration:

• Presentation: 3–5 minutes

• Q&A section: 5 minutes

III/ Other requirements:

• Contestants are required to submit the content of their entry or their ideas in advance to the Organising Committee (Submission link will be sent to you on March 17, 2026).

• File title format: [CWC_Chungket] Full Name + Class + Permanent Address
  Example: [CWC_Chungket] Nguyen Van A 10A Nghia Lo

• Submission deadline: 11:59 p.m. on March 18, 2026