The check-in area is open from October 26 for new students K46 of the Academy of Journalism and Communication, with dark blue, vermillion red and iridescent cloud motifs as the main colors.

Photobooth of Wings Up 2026: Vinh An opens from October 26 at the schoolyard of the Academy of Journalism and Communication (AJC). This space is inspired by Dong Ho folk paintings and the image of Trang Ty honoring the ancestors, allowing new K46 students to take souvenir photos of their first days at school.

Wings Up 2026: Vinh An is an annual series of events organized by the Academy's Department of Sociology and Development. Photobooth is one of the accompanying activities of this year's season.

Dong Ho painting in the middle of the school yard

Photobooth uses dark blue as the main color, mixed with vermilion, gold and bright colors of iridescent cloud patterns. This combination brings a more youthful appearance to the traditional architectural space of the check-in area.

The highlight is the image of Trang Ty honoring the ancestors with a palanquin carrying a traditional atmosphere. The organizing committee (BTC) said this approach aims to bring traditional values ​​closer to young people, while creating a unique mark for the Vinh An season. The area was built to simulate the exhibition space of Dong Ho paintings, incorporating the image of a mouse riding a horse.

With BTC, the most difficult problem is to maintain the folk spirit while still being suitable for young people. Ms. Ngoc Minh, representative of the Organizing Committee, shared: "Our biggest difficulty is how to recreate the folk spirit to both retain the traditional features and suit the tastes of young people. Therefore, when we saw the completed model, we felt that all the efforts were truly worth it."

Continuing the online letter writing contest "Hoai An Sending Words" in a series of accompanying events, Photobooth has additional interactive minigames, players receive gifts when completed. The most anticipated reward for many new students is a ticket to attend the Wings Up concert.

Wings Up in the student life of the School of Journalism

Photobooth is not the first time appearing at Wings Up. According to the organizers, check-in activities are available in the 2022, 2023 and 2025 seasons. The two photo sets "Miraculous" (2023) and "Cranes flying in the sun" (2025) each received thousands of interactions on Facebook. In the 2025 season, the organizers said that the event was covered by nearly 30 press and media units, and the program fanpage reached more than 20,000 likes and 6,600 followers.

The concert night is the highlight of the Wings Up journey. In the 2025 season, the stage will feature Trang Phap, Hau Hoang, duo Swan Nguyen and Long Hoang and artist Emellata. The 2023 season is 14 Casper and Bon Nghiem, Phuc Du and Lena. Organizers noted that both seasons had thousands of attendees.

Wings Up is also a practice playground for faculty students. The organizers stated the goal of creating opportunities for students to develop their capacity for event organization, communication and artistic activities. The program has its own communications department, in charge of content and Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and Threads channels. The musical night was performed by the Union Branch of the Faculty of Sociology and Development, with the support of the Impact Performing Arts Team and the Volunteer Volunteer Team of the Academy's Youth Union.

The theme "Vinh An" also follows that spirit. According to the organizers, "Vinh" is perseverance and steadfast pursuit of dreams, while "An" is gratitude for teachers and those who have accompanied. In addition to the Photobooth, the series of events also includes a meeting with the Faculty Board of Directors with students of all courses and a letter-writing contest to teachers. Upcoming is the gratitude meeting with the faculty's partner units on October 31, before the music festival takes place, scheduled for November 3.