The program is both an opportunity to share knowledge and a bridge to connect cultures, contributing to fostering a passion for international learning and encouraging the spirit of exchange between the young generation of Vietnam and Korea. With careful preparation, rich content and many attractive activities, the event brought memorable experiences to the students.
Providing knowledge, connecting cultureIn the context of globalization, it is very important for high school students to have the opportunity to access international culture. This event is designed with two main parts: Part 1 - Special lectures: Speakers are lecturers and researchers from prestigious universities sharing close but profound academic topics, helping students better understand the country, people, culture and lifestyle of Korea; Part 2 - Korean cultural experience: Cultural space will be vividly recreated through visual activities, creating conditions for students to experience Korean culture in a genuine way.
The harmonious combination of theory and practice is the highlight of the program, making knowledge accessible, easy to absorb and arousing long-term interest in learning.
Three special academic topicsIn the first session, students will be exposed to three academic topics, each of which opens up a unique aspect of Korea.
Topic “K-Beauty and the appeal of “Korean-style” beauty” - Speaker: MSc. Pham Khanh Linh (University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU). K-Beauty has become an icon, contributing to changing beauty trends in the world, especially for young people. Korean fashion styles, especially the styles of Korean celebrities, have a profound influence on shaping the consumption and fashion habits of many young Vietnamese people.
Next in the program was the topic “Characteristics of Korean culinary culture” - Speaker: MSc. Hoang Thi Hai Anh (Ha Long University). With this topic, students were introduced to the principles of balance in Korean cuisine, typical dishes of the “land of kimchi”. Through the lens of cuisine, students clearly saw the intersection between tradition and modernity, as well as how cuisine became the “cultural ambassador” of Korea in the international arena.
Closing the lecture section is the topic "Korean - Vietnamese intercultural communication" - Speaker: MSc. Dong Thi Yen (University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU). The speaker gave practical examples to highlight the similarities and differences in daily communication between Koreans and Vietnamese, and appropriate behavior in international exchange environments, especially with Koreans. This is a practical topic, helping students not only expand their knowledge but also prepare intercultural communication skills in the context of increasingly deep international integration.
Throughout the lecture, students of Le Thanh Tong High School listened attentively and had lively discussions with the speakers. Students also enthusiastically participated in games and quizzes to reinforce their knowledge of the topic.
Korean cultural experience spaceAfter the in-depth lectures, Le Thanh Tong High School students continued to part 2: Cultural experiences in a “miniature Korean space”. The activities included: folding paper Hanbok, experiencing traditional Hanbok costumes, folk games (throwing tuho, kicking jegichagi shuttlecock), traditional music, etc. The combination of knowledge and practical experience helped students not only understand but also feel Korean culture with all their senses.
Sharing with the Organizing Committee, Nguyen Kim Long (class 10A2, Le Thanh Tong High School) was very impressed with the live minigames after each topic to help consolidate knowledge and many other students in the school received attractive gifts from the Organizing Committee. In addition, he shared his joy and excitement when directly experiencing Korean culture such as throwing tuho, folding paper Hanbok and trying on Korean costumes during the program.
Through the program, students of Le Thanh Tong High School had a special journey: both acquiring valuable academic knowledge and experiencing the vibrant Korean cultural space. The program is a clear demonstration of the spirit of learning to understand, experiencing to connect. This is not only an educational and cultural event, but also the first step to foster love, understanding and a bridge of friendship between Vietnam and Korea in the future.
