On the afternoon of February 10, 2026, the Trade Union Executive Committee of the University of the Pacific Ocean (UPO) organized the Lunar New Year Jam-Making Contest 2026 for union members and employees in celebration of the Bính Ngọ Lunar New Year 2026. The event took place in a joyful and warm atmosphere, filled with vibrant spring colors and a strong spirit of community connection.
The contest was one of the meaningful activities aimed at caring for the material and spiritual well-being of staff and employees during the traditional Lunar New Year. Through this program, the university’s Trade Union continued to demonstrate its role in supporting and recognizing the contributions of faculty members, staff, and employees, while strengthening the bond between union members and the organization.
The contest featured the participation of 10 teams, each consisting of at least five union members. Within 90 minutes, the teams prepared and decorated their Tet jam dishes based on self-selected themes. Participants were encouraged to use natural ingredients, ensure food safety and hygiene, and highlight traditional flavors. After completing their products, each team had five minutes to present and explain their creation to the judging panel.
Entries were evaluated on a 100-point scale based on the following criteria:
- Product quality (Creativity, Aesthetics, Taste): 60 points
- Completion within the allotted time: 20 points
- Food safety and hygiene: 20 points
The contest atmosphere was lively and exciting. Fragrant batches of colorful Tet jams, combined with creative presentations, showcased the participants’ skillfulness, teamwork, and appreciation of traditional Tet culture.
After a fair evaluation process, the Organizing Committee announced the awards as follows:
- First Prize: Joint team of the Faculty of Basic Sciences and the Faculty of Law & Public Administration
- Second Prize (2 awards):
- Joint team of the Faculty of Tourism and the Faculty of Design & Communications
- Faculty of Language and Culture
- Third Prize (2 awards):
- Admissions and Communications Office
- Joint team of the Academic Affairs Office, Library, and Quality Assurance & Testing Office
- Encouragement Awards (4 awards):
- Faculty of Information Technology & Semiconductors
- Joint team of the Human Resources Office, Planning & Finance Office, and Project Management Board
- Joint team of the Student Affairs Office, Office of Science & Technology and International Cooperation, and Information Technology Center
- Faculty of Economics and Management
The Lunar New Year Jam-Making Contest 2026 concluded in a warm, joyful, and festive atmosphere filled with laughter. The program not only created an engaging activity for staff and employees but also helped spread the spirit of unity, creativity, and appreciation within the UPO community ahead of the Bính Ngọ Lunar New Year 2026.
Some photos from the contest:
