In his opening speech at the conference, Lieutenant General Phung Khac Dang, president of the Phung clan of Vietnam, emphasized that in the historical process of the Vietnamese nation, from the central delta to the North Delta, due to the need for development, clans following the migration southward continuously cleared land, established villages, and created new living spaces, including the Phung clan.
In the Central regions and the Central Highlands, the formation and development of the Phung clan have left their mark on community building, cultural dissemination, and the stabilization of life in these new lands.
During the conference, numerous presentations were given by scientists, researchers, writers, poets, and representatives of the Phung family descendants from the Central regions and the Central Highlands, including Lieutenant General Phung Khac Dang, Dr. Dinh Cong Vy, Professor Nguyen Tai Thu, writer Hoang Quoc Hai, writer Phung Thi Le Ly, writer Phung Van Khai, and writer Tran Trung Sang.
Discussions unanimously concluded that in the Central regions and the Central Highlands, where many waves of migration and cultural exchanges have taken place, the Phung family is one of the families with an ancient and stable presence.
The Phung clan in the Central regions and the Central Highlands has demonstrated fundamental characteristics in terms of preserving historical memory through its ancestral temples (in Nghe An, Quang Nam, Da Nang, Lam Dong, etc.); family genealogies and ancestral commemoration ceremonies; community cohesion and a tradition valuing education; adapting to a multicultural environment and contributing to the community in all areas; and preserving family traditions regarding the valorization of education, filial piety, respect for ancestors, and humility towards the younger generation.
At this event, writer Phung Thi Le Ly (originating from Hoa Vang district) launched and presented her new book, “Bamboo Bends but Does Not Break.” An American writer of Vietnamese origin, she is known for her two works: “When Heaven and Earth are Upside Down” and “Children in Times of War, Women in Times of Peace.”
She is also one of the four honored Asian personalities in the United States and the founder of the humanitarian non-governmental organizations East Meets West and Global Village, which organize education and health projects for children in poor rural areas of Vietnam and many other Asian countries.
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