Cultural and sports exchange in Lao Cai

The forum is an event held alternately between the Department of Education and Training of Lao Cai province and Hong Ha Academy. This year, the forum is being held in Lao Cai city, and this is the first time the University of Social Sciences and Humanities has participated as a guest.

At the forum, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities had 31 athletes and performers, including faculty and students. In the spirit of friendship, the university's football, badminton, and table tennis teams played exciting and spirited matches.

The vibrant and modern artistic performances by faculty and students of the university created a deeply humanistic atmosphere at the cultural exchange program on the evening of March 29th.

The delegates took a commemorative photo before the program began.

Representatives from the delegations cut the ribbon to inaugurate the painting, photography, and calligraphy exhibition.

Ms. Ha Thi Nga (Vice Chairperson of the People's Committee of Lao Cai Province) presented flowers and commemorative flags to representatives of the delegations. From left to right: Mr. Hoang Van Duong (Deputy Director of the Department of Education and Training of Lao Cai Province), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh (Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities), and Mr. La Gia Cuong (Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of Honghe Academy - China).

A defensive situation by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities team (in dark blue jerseys) during the match against the Lao Cai Education team.

The celebration of the opening goal by player Nguyen Van Thuy (10) in the match against HV Hong Ha team.

Despite dominating the game, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities team was held to a 1-1 draw until the end of the match against the Hong Ha Academy team.

The opening song and dance performance of the cultural exchange night was presented by the Lao Cai Education delegation.

Dance performance by Hong Ha Academy.

The choral piece "Dream Rendezvous" was performed by faculty and students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

The trio "Is Spring Still Here?" performed by students from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

The cultural exchange night also marked the closing event of the 2014 cultural and sports exchange program.

The forum provides an opportunity for the University of Social Sciences and Humanities to interact, learn more about the cultures of ethnic groups and regions of Vietnam and China, and strengthen cooperative relationships in education, training, and scientific research between the University and Hong Ha Academy and the Lao Cai Education sector.