Various Exciting Cultural Exchange Activities Between Kagawa University (Japan) and HUTECH Students

On the morning of February 23, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH), in collaboration with Kagawa University (Japan), organized an exciting cultural exchange event, which attracted enthusiastic participation from students of both universities.
 

 

During the program, students took part in several engaging activities. One highlight was a group activity called “Remember Me”. Participants were randomly divided into four mixed groups consisting of both HUTECH and Kagawa University students. In this activity, students had the chance to introduce themselves, get to know one another, and remember each other’s names—creating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere right from the very beginning of the event.

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HUTECH and Kagawa University Students Connect Enthusiastically Through the “Remember Me” Group Activity
 
To help their international friends better understand Vietnamese culture, HUTECH students confidently introduced traditional Vietnamese dishes. Through this activity, students from Japan’s Kagawa University gained deeper insights into Vietnamese cuisine and cultural identity. 
 
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A Variety of Traditional Vietnamese Dishes Were Introduced to Japanese Students
 

The program became even more exciting as students from both countries had the opportunity to make “Gỏi cuốn” (fresh spring rolls) and “Chè trôi nước” (glutinous rice balls in sweet soup) under the enthusiastic guidance of a professional chef. In the practical kitchen space at HUTECH, students were not only challenged in their culinary skills but also enjoyed a fun and engaging cross-cultural interaction, strengthening bonds through hands-on learning.

 
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Students Experience Making “Gỏi cuốn” and “Chè trôi nước” – Two Traditional Vietnamese Dishes
 
The program left students with many valuable experiences and unforgettable memories together. It also provided a meaningful opportunity to deepen their understanding of each other’s cultures, while inspiring them to pursue their academic journeys and career paths with greater passion in the future.
 
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The exchange session created lasting memories and fostered strong bonds between students of the two universities
 
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Leaders from Both Institutions Accompanied Students Throughout the Program
 

Accompanying the students at the program were Dr. Nguyen Toan – Founding Member and Advisor to the HUTECH Board of Management, Dr. Huynh Ngoc Anh – Vice President, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Hung – Director of CIRTECH Institute of Technology, Mr. Nguyen Xuan Hung – Deputy Director in charge of the Vietnam - Japan Institute of Technology, Dr. Nguyen Chi Thang – Deputy Director of the Institute of International Education, and Mr. Tang Thong Nhan – Vice Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management. Representing Kagawa University were Ms. Kumu Eto and Ms. Miwa Takashima, along with more than 20 Japanese students.


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