Convergence of intelligence and humanity of Nghe An
Nghe An - a land of talented people, with a rich cultural, historical and revolutionary tradition.
Nghe An - a land of outstanding people, with a rich cultural, historical and revolutionary tradition. Nghe An people are eager to learn, have the will to overcome difficulties and rise up. Wherever they are, whatever they do, Nghe An people still maintain their character, spirit and culture.
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Author:Khanh Nhu /Technique:Nam Phong• August 7, 2025
With intelligence and a desire to contribute, the people of Nghe An have not been afraid of hardships and difficulties, but have left their bamboo fences and spread out in all directions to establish themselves, establish their careers, and affirm their position in society. And reality proves that in any era, the people of Nghe An have always had talented people and famous generals who have brought glory to their homeland.
It is difficult to name all the famous people from Nghe An. Generation after generation, not only in the past, in historical and revolutionary periods, but also today, many people from Nghe An have become famous, creating outstanding marks in all areas of life, making worthy contributions to the development of their homeland and country.
Nghe An people have long been proud of their tradition of studiousness, good study, and resilience, overcoming difficulties and rising up in all circumstances. But we have to go and meet each specific person to truly feel their uniqueness. Not only are they intelligent, quick-witted and flexible in the face of life's changes, Nghe An people, despite being away from home for many years, still maintain their unique character and culture. Some people have left their home for 40-50 years, but in every word they speak, in their daily routines, the colors of Nghe An are still intact. They pass that tradition on to their children and grandchildren like a never-ending source.
That is why the Nghe community is increasingly large, forming cultural spaces imbued with the soul of the countryside all over the country, even in distant lands. Wherever there are Nghe people, there is a heavy accent, sweet and profound folk songs, moonlit nights with a bowl of fragrant green tea - all like a part of the homeland that they cherish and carry with them.
Even though they have been away from home for nearly a dozen years, they still retain the “Nghe An quality” in every voice and every daily activity. As Ms. Le Thi Suong, originally from Nghe An, now living in Dak Lak, proudly shared: “I can never forget my mother tongue. Whether my family and neighbors are from Nghe An or not, we still keep our accent and our cultural identity. Like my family, both my children and now my grandchildren speak the broken Nghe An dialect. And I am proud of that…”.
Many people still think that Hanoi - the heart of the country - is the gathering place of politicians of Nghe An origin; bustling Ho Chi Minh City will be the destination of Nghe An businessmen; and the Central Highlands, after many waves of new economic migration, only has hard-working farmers and workers getting rich on the vast hills of coffee, rubber, and durian. But the reality is not just like that.
“Nghe An people from all over the world” will show us a broader picture: Nghe An people are not only good at one field, they are present, making their mark in every corner of social life. Going to the Central Highlands, we meet not only big farm owners, farmers with the desire to get rich, but also people with new thinking and different vision.
Coming to Ho Chi Minh City - a prosperous land, where "walking is faster than running" - you will be surprised to see the 8X, 9X generation of Nghe An people with intelligence and aspiration have risen strongly, creating remarkable achievements. Not only are they the owners of European-style hotel chains, fashion brands covering the whole country, but there are also young associate professors, doctors, famous artists, contributing to shaping the cultural and intellectual landscape.
In a story filled with emotions, director Dung Nghe - a talented TV director, living and working in Ho Chi Minh City shared: “Living far away from home, we long to hear a broken Nghe accent. Therefore, when we have the opportunity to exchange and connect, we really appreciate it. And especially, "Nghe people from all over the world" has helped me meet talented people from my homeland, so that we can connect and support each other to develop in the new land, while also reducing our homesickness...".
Starting from this issue, we will publish one article per week for the "Nghe An people everywhere" section on Nghe An Weekend. Each article is not only a story, but also a bridge to spread the image of Nghe An people, the rich culture and history of the homeland to domestic and international friends. Thereby, arousing pride in each Nghe An child, cultivating love and attachment to the homeland, creating a strong connection between Nghe An communities in all regions. That will be a fulcrum for them to learn, share, support each other, and join hands to contribute more to the development of their home province.
Who are they? How did they spend their youth? What poverty, bitterness, and even failures were there on their journey to establish themselves and their careers? And to reach the success they have today, how did the Nghe spirit and culture help them? “Nghe people from all over the world” will help you find the answer, through authentic stories full of determination and inspiration.
Journalist Tran Thi Thanh Huyen - Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Nghe An Newspaper, Radio and Television emphasized: "With the hope of contributing a small part to spread the best values of Nghe people, more importantly, "Nghe people everywhere" wants to become a bridge connecting children far from home, so that they can meet, encourage, share experiences, together nurture the aspiration to rise up, conquer new heights and turn to their homeland with all pride, admiration and responsibility".
