Few figures embody the fusion of art, enterprise, and national pride as vividly as Pham Thi Mai Hoa. For more than two decades, she has redefined the boundaries of fine arts construction, elevating Vietnam’s cultural and spiritual identity on a monumental scale.

She is known for sculpting national heritage of Vietnam. As Director of the Hanoi Arts Construction Co., Ltd, Mrs. Hoa has spearheaded projects of profound cultural resonance. Her leadership has brought to life works such as the Dong Pagoda project at Yen Tu and the Great Statue of Emperor-Monk Tran Nhan Tong, both recognised with Vietnam and Asia Records (ABR) in the early 2010s.

These are not simply architectural feats. They are spiritual landmarks that connect generations with their cultural roots. Each project required not only technical mastery but also a profound understanding of symbolism, aesthetics, and devotion.

The award was presented in a formal ceremony by Dr. Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury, Chaiman of WorldKings, alongside Dr. Le Doan Hop, former Minister of Information and Communications and Chairman of the Establishment Council of VietKings. The moment marked a historic milestone, affirming her role as one of Vietnam’s most influential figures in monumental fine arts and national heritage construction.

In 2017, under her guidance, her enterprise achieved a World Record as the private company that had constructed, restored, and renovated the largest number of national cultural and artistic works. This recognition placed her company among the vanguard of global record achievers, proving that private enterprise can serve as a custodian of cultural heritage.

One of her most distinctive creations is the monumental monolithic driftwood sculpture Long Van Khanh Hoi, depicting the Eastern Dragon. Certified in 2022 as a unique Asian work of art, it blends natural form with artistic imagination, becoming a symbol of both resilience and renewal.

Entrepreneur Pham Thi Mai Hoa 

Mrs Hoa’s story is more than a catalogue of achievements. It is a proof to the power of vision. She has repeatedly demonstrated that entrepreneurship can transcend profit to embody purpose. Her projects provide jobs, foster skills, and generate pride among local communities.

Colleagues often describe her as a leader with an artist’s sensibility. She treats construction not as a transaction but as storytelling in stone, bronze, and wood. Each creation, whether a pagoda, a statue, or a sculpture, becomes a vessel of national memory.

Her work challenges assumptions about the role of women in industries traditionally dominated by men. By navigating finance, design, and execution, she has emerged as a pioneering entrepreneur whose legacy is written across Vietnam’s landscapes.

As she continues to build, restore, and inspire, Pham Thi Mai Hoa exemplifies how enterprise can be a form of cultural service. In her hands, Vietnam’s spiritual and artistic heritage is not only preserved but continually reimagined.

Her journey is far from finished. Each project she undertakes becomes a chapter in the story of modern Vietnam. Each statue, each pagoda, each sculpture, carries the weight of tradition and the spark of innovation. Communities gather around her creations. Pilgrims bow in reverence. Tourists marvel in wonder. Students sketch, learn, and dream. Workers earn livelihoods while contributing to monuments of national pride. What she builds in stone and bronze also shapes confidence in the nation’s cultural future. She shows that private enterprise, when guided by vision, can act as a guardian of heritage. She proves that women can lead industries of scale and imagination, breaking stereotypes with grace.

GRAND RECORDS – SYMBOL OF EXCELLENCE, launched by WorldKings, is a powerful emblem of the pioneering spirit, creative breakthroughs, and passionate dedication to the greater good embodied by the world’s most impactful record holders. It celebrates those who breathe life into the true essence of record-setting, those who break barriers not only for glory but also to uplift others, to serve communities, and to pass on the lasting values that their records represent. The GRAND RECORDS—SYMBOL OF EXCELLENCE is more than a prestigious recognition; it stands as a global salute to the human spirit, resilient, generous, and endlessly driven to create meaning beyond the extraordinary.