Vietnamese woman listed among 21 inspirational figures in Hungary

Dr. Phan Bich Thien has just become the only foreign woman among the 21 characters in the book “21st Century - Mission of 21 Women.”

Dr. Phan Bich Thien (in yellow ao dai) and the author of the book “21st Century - Mission of 21 Women” - writer and journalist Szabó Attila Zoltan (far left) with some characters at the book launch of 21 inspirational women in Hungary. (Source: Vietnam+)

Dr. Phan Bich Thien, a Vietnamese woman living in Hungary, has just become the only foreign woman among the 21 characters in the book “The 21st Century - Mission of 21 Women.” According to a VNA correspondent in Europe, this is a book about 21 Hungarian women who have made special contributions in various fields from science, society, economics, art to sports... The book is about their lives and motivations through conversations between writer and journalist Szabó Attila Zoltan and these women. They are Hungary's first world-famous female chess grandmaster Krizsán Edith; the female athlete who set the world record for the deepest dive Korok Fatima; famous singer Csepregi Éva; Hungary's first female professor specializing in ear, nose, throat and balance nervous system - Professor, Dr. Szirmai Ágnes; female director of the Alfa Romeo car brand; Paralympic medalist, 107-year-old Gizella and several other figures. In particular, Dr. Phan Bich Thien was invited by the author of the book to write the title for this book about women in the 21st century. The author portrayed Dr. Thien as a typical example of the connection between Vietnam and Hungary, between Asia and Europe, of her tireless dedication to promoting Vietnamese culture in Hungarian society. Author Szabó Attila Zoltan was very pleased to introduce to readers the special contributions of these 21 inspirational women. He shared that Ms. Phan Bich Thien is someone who always puts the interests of the collective above personal interests and that Ms. Phan Bich Thien's role as a bridge has helped Hungarian people get closer and understand more about Vietnam. Speaking at the book launch in mid-September, the Charge d'Affaires of the Vietnamese Embassy in Hungary, Mr. Le Trong Ha, highly appreciated this meaningful event and affirmed that this is a testament to the excellent integration of Dr. Phan Bich Thien in particular and the Vietnamese community in Hungary in general. These will contribute significantly to the process of completing procedures for Vietnamese people in Hungary to be recognized as ethnic minorities, which the representative agency and the Association of Vietnamese people in Hungary are striving to do. For her part, Ms. Phan Bich Thien shared her honor to be present with the inspirational women of Hungary. According to Ms. Thien, they are beautiful pieces of life, contributing their strength, intelligence and enthusiasm every day to the development of society, and are the motivation for everyone to overcome difficulties in life, towards the good things in life. Particularly touched when listening to Ms. Thien share about the flood situation and the difficulties that the Vietnamese people are suffering, the author and the Organizing Committee agreed to transfer all the proceeds from the book sale at the launch, nearly 300,000 Forints (equivalent to 21 million VND), to support people in need in Vietnam. Chargé d'Affaires Le Trong Ha thanked the Hungarian readers for their hearts towards the Vietnamese people./.

(Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/nguoi-phu-nu-viet-lot-vao-danh-sach-21-nhan-vat-truyen-cam-hung-o-hungary-post977888.vnp