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UEF promotes international bond through cultural meet and greet with Japanese students

12/26/2024

December 24, Faculty of Japanese Language together with Faculty of International Languages and Culture successfully held the “Meet and exchange with Aichi Nakamura High School - Japan”. This was not only an event where students form both countries meet and exchange, but also an opportunity to consolidate and develop sustainable international cooperation between both parties.

The meeting with students of Aichi Nakamura High School - Japan was successfully held

Representing UEF in welcoming international guests were Dr. Nhan Cam Tri - Vice President of UEF; Mr. Vo Van Thanh Than - Deputy Dean of Faculty International Languages and Culture, Head of Vietnam - Japan Human Resources Development Center; Dr. Cao Do Quyen - Assistant of Faculty of Japanese Language, together with the team of UEF’s lecturers. On behalf of Aichi Nakamura High School were Mr. Kono kenji - Teacher, Ms. Hashimoto Torahiko - Teacher and Ms. Ueno Kaori - Teacher.

UEF’s representatives send gifts of appreciation for teachers of Aichi Nakamura High School - Japan

In The opening speech, Dr. Nhan Cam Tri gave a brief introduction of UEF’s academic environment, facilities and training programs. He also shared the expectation of strong and sustainable development in cooperation between the two parties.

Meanwhile, Mr. Kono Kenji also introduced Aichi Nakamura High Schools, while sharing wishes of further cooperation and exchange opportunities with UEF in the future.

Representatives of both parties shared the same goal of promoting cooperation during their speeches

The meeting was followed by the student's performances. The music and traditional dances performances that entails the cultural quintessence of the two nations together created a joyful and friendly atmosphere for the program.

The performances entailed the cultural aspects of two nations

After the art performances, the students of Faculty of Japanese Language were given the opportunity to introduce the landscape, people and famous spots in HCMC. Locations such as: Independence Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral, Ben Thanh Market… in addition to Vietnamese delicacies and the academic environment of UEF was introduced by UEFers, which excites the Japanese students.

On the contrary, The Japanese students also introduced Nagoya and Aichi Nakamura High School. They guided everyone through the specialities of Japanese Cuisine and locations such as: Nagoya City Science Museum, Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology,... were all described excruciatingly.

Students confidently introduce the beauty of their country and Campuses

The program ended with the Christmas-themed drawing and writing wishes, allow students to showcase their creativity and cultural exchange. The thrilling activity brought cheerful and cooperative moments between students of the two countries.

The Meeting Program created a memorable Christmas memory for the students of both countries

The meeting and exchange with students of Aichi Nakamura High School - Japan was a meaningful cultural connection bridge. The wonderful experiences and values that the program brought didn’t only stop at the shared knowledge, but also the fusion, understanding of the two cultures.

We believe the beautiful memories acquired from the program will be valuable tools for students on their learning and developing pathway, in the meantime opening a new positive chapter for the cooperative relationship of both parties.