Trần Thị Phương Dung

Dung Trần
Information
Native name	Tran Thi Phuong Dung
Born	20 February, 1988 Da Nang
Occupation	Producer,Author,Entrepreneur,Columnist

Dung Trần (pronounced Zung Chan; born February 20, 1988) is an author, producer, tourism and lifestyle expert, and columnist.

Dung Tran is currently the ambassador of an organization for the environment. Her goal is to collaborate with her country and the world in responding to climate change and raising awareness among the youth about our planet's environment and ecosystems, as well as towards sustainable tourism.

Dung Tran's full name is Tran Thi Phuong Dung; her English name is Elita.

Dung Tran has contributed, along with her team, to publishing a Tourism & Lifestyle Magazine which was launched in 2020.

Dung Tran is the author of the books "Nhung Hanh Trinh Me Hoac Bat Tan" and "Mesmerising Journeys - Follow The Voice Of Your Heart.

Career and Accomplishments

Dung Trần has been working part-time while studying since she was in high school. She was a regular collaborator of Music Magazine under the Vietnam Composers Association, and Song Nhac magazine under Phat Tin Media. She also worked as a manager for her family's restaurant and hotel since she was a student.

Dung Trần graduated with a major in Hospitality and Tourism Management. She has had practical experiences in various countries. Dung Trần was invited to be an expert for reality shows and publications on tourism and lifestyle. Responding to the press, Dung Tran said: “Whenever I come to any country, I always look for its cultural heritage with its typical colors. I love to see the incredible beauty that nature brings. Cultural characteristics are the essence of each country's history, so I always want to learn about it. Interacting with local people and culture makes me happy"

Dung Trần is a lover of sustainable tourism. In response to the World & Vietnam Newspaper under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, Dung Trần said: "I first heard about sustainable tourism when I was studying Tourism Management. I gained a better understanding of it in later years through my travels to different countries. I saw the potential of sustainable tourism to reduce poverty, conserve wildlife and habitats, provide a more culturally aware experience, and have a significant impact on climate change. Moving towards sustainable tourism has become part of my personal code of ethics. As an optimist, I believe sustainable tourism can make a positive difference to the planet

In addition, she is also the founder of B.C. Production, producing music with social themes and positive messages to connect people together with love, peace, and solidarity. The music video "Mặt Trời Vẫn Tới Mỗi Ngày" by Dung Trần and her team won two important nominations of the Mai Vàng Award: "MV of the "Song of the Year" and Year," and was honored as the Most Outstanding Work in 2018. In the "Mặt Trời Vẫn Tới Mỗi Ngày" project, Dung Tran took on four roles as producer, song co-writer, scriptwriter, and project manager.

Dung Trần can also design and construct the interior by herself. She has appeared as a guest on TV programs such as "Vui Sống Mỗi Ngày" on VTV3, "Thành Phố Hôm Nay" on HTV9, and "Nhà Đẹp Quanh Ta" on THVL to inspire about how young people they can independently design and build their own dream houses. In 2017, Dung Tran operated a chain of fashion shops and furniture workshops called Elita House in Da Nang City and Ho Chi Minh City. In February 2023, Dung Trần announced her new books “Mesmerising Journeys - Follow The Voice Of Your Heart” (English Version) and "Nhung Hanh Trinh Me Hoac Bat Tan" (Vietnamese version).

In February 2023, Dung Trần announced her new books “Mesmerising Journeys - Follow The Voice Of Your Heart” (English Version) and "Nhung Hanh Trinh Me Hoac Bat Tan"( Vietnamese version)

Hobbies

Dung Trần can draw, compose, play Piano/ukulele/guitar. She won the first prize in the student singing contest organized by Danang University. She also love to do interior design and write. And Dung Tran is a travel enthusiast.

Books

Following the inspiration of optimism from "Mặt Trời Vẫn Tới Mỗi Ngày" and memorable experiences for many years, Dung Tran and The Gioi Publishing House launched a duo of books with 2 versions in Vietnamese and English. Her books "Những Hành Trình Mê Hoặc Bất Tận" and "Mesmerising Journey - Follow The Voice Of Your Heart" are published and released in 2023.

Sharing with the press about the reason for making both English and Vietnamese versions, Dung Tran said, “Launching an English book in both printed and electronic format is my long-standing wish. In this era, people around the world are more connected than ever before through the internet and social media. People communicate with each other in English. I also want foreigners from other countries to be able to read my books in the common language. That's why "Mesmerising Journeys - Follow The Voice Of Your Heart" was born.

From a young girl born in Vietnam, Elita Dung Tran has set her foot on strange lands around the globe. “Mesmerising Journeys – Follow The Voice Of Your Heart” is the author's actual journey with over 100 beautiful and amazing spots that amazed her senses. The book marks the cooperation of Columnist Dung Tran and The Gioi publisher. It is printed in colors with over 1000 vivid photographs.

Dung Tran’s travels took the author to mysterious places in her native Vietnam to a tribal reed floating island in Uros in Peru; from the cosmopolitan city of New York, Paris, Venice to the enchanting beauty of Istanbul and the stunning desert solitude of the lost city of Petra, Jordan.From exotic colorful Africa, to South America with the Incas in the shadow of the humid Amazon; from Nordic nights with magical northern lights, the frigid Arctic to Southeast Asia where is full of pristine beauties...and much more. The breathtaking scenes seem endless.

More than just a travel guide, "Mesmerising Journeys – Follow The Voice Of Your Heart" also inspires about positive optimism, enjoying life to the fullest.

The book also carries the message of sustainable tourism and highlights the important role of women in society from past to present. Dung Tran has expressed her support for women's rights through the book. In cultures around the world, women play a large role in preserving traditions. In "Mesmerising Journeys – Follow The Voice Of Your Heart" , you can encounter from real-life "mermaids" in a village in Korea to long-necked women of the high mountain tribe in Thailand or traditional beauty of Quechua women in Peru, H’Mong and Red Dao in Vietnam...etc

Community activities

Quoted from VOV-a National Radio Station under the Government of Vietnam.

"The covid pandemic has cast a shadow over the world for more than 2 years. Dung Trần has contributed to the national vaccine fund to help Vietnam overcome the pandemic. Dung Tran has also helped orphans in SOS children's village since she was a student until now.

Dung Trần has also participated in blood donation activities, calling for people to donate blood to help patients. She said "Blood is the most precious gift that anyone can give to another - the gift of life. The decision to donate blood can save a life, or possibly many people if your blood is separated into different components- red blood cells, platelets and plasma - can be used individually for many patients" ....

And she has carried out afforestation activities. Answer to interview, Dung Trần said: "I love nature and forests. Forests reduce risks of natural disasters such as floods, landslides, climate change. Forests create biodiversity and balance by ecology. Without forests, many creatures would have nowhere to call home. We depend on forests for our survival, from the clean air we breathe every day, so it is important to preserve and regenerate them"

Dung Trần is currently an ambassador of Xanh Vietnam- the Clean Up campaign which has spread to more than 30 countries.