A football stadium was needed for 1,600 students to assemble the world's largest puzzle, with 551,232 pieces, 17 hours of collective work, and a historic record in Vietnam.

A football stadium was needed for 1,600 students to assemble the world’s largest puzzle, with 551,232 pieces, 17 hours of collective work, and a historic record in Vietnam.

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Assembled in 2011 at Phu Tho Stadium in Vietnam, the giant panel of the University of Economics of Ho Chi Minh City formed a lotus flower with six petals and made history

The world’s largest puzzle was officially assembled on September 24, 2011, in Vietnam, with 551,232 pieces, 1,600 students, and a giant structure completed in 17 hours.

World’s largest puzzle was assembled in a stadium in Vietnam

The record was achieved by the University of Economics of Ho Chi Minh City during an event held at Phu Tho Stadium.

The assembly brought together thousands of participants in a collective action that required organization, task division, and coordination.

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Giant structure was over 14 meters tall

Besides the number of pieces, the physical size of the panel helped turn the project into a milestone. The completed puzzle measured approximately 14.85 meters tall by 23.20 meters wide.

The assembly occupied almost the entire prepared space in the sports environment. The scale of the panel allowed the image to be seen from a long distance, reinforcing the visual impact of the record.

The dimensions also show the size of the challenge faced by the students. It was not just about assembling pieces, but organizing a monumental structure within a large space and with limited time.

Lotus flower was linked to knowledge and Mindmap

The image formed by the world’s largest jigsaw puzzle depicted a lotus flower with six petals. The design was chosen for its symbolism linked to the Mindmap study method.

Each petal represented an area of knowledge. Thus, the panel also carried an educational proposal, connecting the collective assembly to the idea of learning, collaboration, and organization of information.

The choice of the lotus flower added a cultural and artistic element to the record. The result combined scale, creativity, and student participation in a unique image.

World's largest jigsaw puzzle — Image: Courtesy / Guinness World Records

Puzzle record required planning and collective work

The assembly of 551,232 pieces required more than speed. The challenge depended on detailed planning, efficient division of labor, and the ability to coordinate many people simultaneously.

The record stood out precisely for transforming a common activity, like assembling a puzzle, into a large-scale event.

The combination of the number of pieces, physical dimension, and collective participation made the feat historic.

This article was prepared based on the information provided in the source material, with data, numbers, and statements preserved as per the consulted material.

With information from Revista Oeste, Guinness and other sources.

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Assembled in 2011 at Phu Tho Stadium in Vietnam, the giant panel of the University of Economics of Ho Chi Minh City formed a lotus flower with six petals and made history

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Assembled in 2011 at Phu Tho Stadium in Vietnam, the giant panel of the University of Economics of Ho Chi Minh City formed a lotus flower with six petals and made history

World’s largest puzzle was assembled in a stadium in Vietnam

Giant structure was over 14 meters tall

Lotus flower was linked to knowledge and Mindmap

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