Vietnam-Japan Exchange Program Adds Vibrant Culture to UEF’s International Scene

On behalf of UEF, Dr. Nhan Cam Tri - Vice President of the School; Dr. Vo Van Thanh Nhan, Dean of the Faculty of Languages and International Cultures; Mr. Cao Do Quyen -  Program Assistant in Japanese Language; and Leaders from other faculties gave a warm welcomes to 75 delegates from Zushi Kaisei High School in Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The international guest group was led by Mr. Misu Hiroyuki - Vice President of Zushi Kaisei High School, and lecturers.

During the session, Dr. Nhan Cam Tri delivered a welcoming address, introducing UEF's programs and achievements in foreign collaboration activities. He emphasized his delight at the delegation's decision to visit UEF to learn about Vietnamese culture and expressed his wish for stronger future ties between the two parties.

Dr. Nhan Cam Tri delivered a speech at the welcome program to the Japanese delegation

At the program, representatives of UEFers shared enlightening data about the prosperity and lifestyle of Ho Chi Minh City with Japanese students. These facts included the city’s history, geography, population, culture, cuisine, and famous tourist attractions. Simultaneously, UEFers also presented the dynamic learning environment and diverse activities at school to the students.

UEFers proudly provided the delegation with some highlights about Ho Chi Minh city and UEF

The Japanese students showed excitement upon arrival and received an enthusiastic welcome from UEF. In response to our warm welcome, the Japanese students performed flute-playing and martial arts. These performances conveyed the unique cultural features of Japan, which the students wanted to share with friends worldwide.
 

Japanese students expressed feelings when they attended the cultural exchange program at UEF

International guests and UEF students were sorted into 11 groups in advance. Under the lecturers' instructions, these groups discussed various aspects of “Skills for Global Success.” Subsequently, the student groups decorated conical hats with distinctive images and symbols of Vietnam and Saigon. In addition, the students toured the campus under the devoted guidance of UEFers.

 The international guest group was thrilled to visit UEF’s learning environment and participate in activities.

In the afternoon, the group immersed themselves in the Vietnamese culinary space in a workshop called “Making Coffee and Vietnamese Traditional Mung Bean Cakes.”

Accompanying the students were Ms. Nguyen Ho Tieu Anh, CEO of Ngon va Lanh Food Company, and Ms. Nguyen Thi Thao Quynh - founder of An Liam Coffee Journey, both experienced specialists in Vietnamese cuisine. This event helped UEF and Japanese students learn how to make and savor coffee and enjoy mung bean cakes in the Vietnamese style. At the end of the program, students from both countries had free time to socialize and make friends and exchange cultural features with each other.

The culinary space tightened the connection between students from the two countries.
 

Within a day of bonding, UEFers and the Japanese students' delegation shared many stories and expressed their opinions about essential skills, which are the foundation of their success from a global perspective. Through exchange activities and discussions, students learned more about the cultural features, similarities, and differences between Vietnam and Japan. As a result, the series of activities that help enhance the international experiences at UEF have become more diverse and profound.

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