The delegation of Hong Kong students experienced at Van Lang University

On July 10th, 2023, the workshop "Exploring Vietnamese - Hong Kong Culture", co-organized by Van Lang University and the community partner YMCA, took place with the participation of students from the Honors Program and Hong Kong. The program aimed to offer students a variety of experiences, providing opportunities for the young to exchange and acquire a wide range of skills, thereby working on projects having a positive impact on society.

Prior to this event, on July 6th, 2023, the Honors Program of Van Lang University had a meeting and exchange session with students from Taiwan who are actively involved in the international YMCA community.

During the event, Van Lang University's Honors Program students chose to introduce the Vietnamese coffee culture to the Hong Kong students. Through the wide range of beverages, brewing techniques, and the art of savour, Van Lang University students aimed to convey the simple, timeless beauty with great cultural identity, expressing the vibrant lifestyle of Saigon people in particular and Vietnamese people to international friends. 

In the exchange with VLU Students, the Hong Kong students showcased their country's unique local culture. From the distinctive images of landscapes, food culture, and dynamic lifestyles, they invite the international community to visit to understand and love a Hong Kong blending modernity with tradition, liveliness with serenity. Moreover, the students also discussed their country's current issues, such as noise pollution, water pollution, and the alarming housing shortage. They expressed the need for practical solutions from young people and international friends.

Andy, a student from Hong Kong who attended the exchange session, shared: “The Vietnamese students spoke with me a lot and helped me learn more about the culture and people here. It was extremely impressive. I truly appreciate the warmth and sincerity of everyone in today's meeting.”

Van Lang University actively promotes cultural exchange activities with the international student community as part of its commitment to fostering a multicultural and international learning environment for Vietnamese students. These activities not only offer opportunities for meeting, knowledge exchange, and language improvement but also inspire Gen Z students to continue in their personal development journey. The University hopes to expand its connections and create more international collaboration projects, which will further enhance the confidence of Van Lang University students in doing research, studying, and working with international friends in the future.

News by: Ngan Pham 
Images by: Thinh Tran