VNU-USSH students participate in the "Learning Journey on Revolutionary History" program in Kunming, China.

Reception ceremony for the delegation

The program, spearheaded by the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League of China, included learning activities, field trips, dialogues, exchanges, and cultural experiences. Accompanying the delegation of students from the Faculty of Oriental Studies were Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hoa and Dr. Le Thi Thu Giang – lecturers from the Faculty of Oriental Studies – and Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh Huyen – a member of the Standing Committee of the Youth Union of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. For VNU-USSH students, the program was primarily an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of President Ho Chi Minh's revolutionary activities in China, thereby better comprehending the historical ties and long-standing friendship between the Vietnamese and Chinese peoples.

The delegation participated in the exchange and welcome ceremony.

In addition, through field trips, cultural exploration, and interaction with Chinese students, students also have the opportunity to access China and its people from various perspectives, connect their specialized knowledge with practical applications, and enhance their understanding of the history, culture, and relationship between the two countries.

The delegation went on a field trip to Kunming.

Approaching history from a field-based perspective.

As part of the program, the delegation visited the former residence of President Ho Chi Minh in Kunming and the former site of Southwest United University. In particular, they visited a stone monument commemorating the contributions of Chinese professors, scholars, and students who fell during the resistance against Japan. The delegation members had the opportunity to remember and express their gratitude to those who sacrificed themselves for the revolutionary cause and national independence.

The delegation participated in learning and sharing about the revolutionary path.

For students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, directly exploring historical landmarks in Kunming not only enriches their specialized knowledge but also opens up opportunities to reflect on the historical connections between Vietnam and China. Through this, the content about the history and relations between the two countries becomes more accessible and authentic, while simultaneously fostering a spirit of learning, respect for the past, and a sense of responsibility towards the future.

The delegation visited and learned about President Ho Chi Minh's former residence in Kunming, Yunnan.

Student delegation explores the culture of Yunnan, China.

Understanding contemporary China through education and socio-economic development.

Besides learning about history, the delegation visited Yunnan University for exchanges, seminars, meetings, and discussions. This activity contributed to enhancing mutual understanding within the higher education environment, thereby promoting exchanges between Vietnamese and Chinese youth. During the program, the delegation had the opportunity to visit the Yunnan Railway Museum, learning about the history of railways in Yunnan. They also surveyed the Erjia Coffee Industrial Zone and the Dounan International Flower Industrial Zone, learning about the development of the coffee, flower, and local specialty industries, as well as issues related to cross-border economic and trade cooperation. These activities provided delegates with a practical perspective on the socio-economic development of the region, while also broadening their understanding of production and trade sectors in Yunnan.

The group visits the Yunnan Railway Museum.

The delegation conducted a field trip to the Erjia Coffee Industrial Zone in Yunnan.

Explore local culture and enhance intercultural exchange.

In addition to academic activities and field trips, the delegation visited Guandu Ancient Town. There, they learned about traditional customs, intangible cultural heritage values, and experienced traditional indigo dyeing techniques. Besides learning about history, culture, and socio-economic aspects, the exchange activities in the program also provided opportunities for Vietnamese and Chinese youth to meet, exchange ideas, and enhance mutual understanding. This was also an opportunity for students of the Faculty of Oriental Studies to apply their specialized knowledge, improve their understanding of China and its people, and develop intercultural communication skills during their studies and research in the region.

The group visited Quan Du Ancient Town.

From historical lessons to practical experiences of contemporary Chinese culture and development, this journey provides students of the Department of Oriental Studies with an opportunity to further cultivate a spirit of learning, proactive exploration, and connection between specialized knowledge and practice, thereby contributing to strengthening people-to-people exchanges and promoting friendship between the two countries.

The delegation took a commemorative photo at Yunnan Nationalities University.