Bukkyo Study Tour 2025 officially kicks off, strengthening Vietnam–Japan cultural ties
- 27/02/2025
A series of academic and cultural experiences centered around the theme “Vietnamese Language Studies and Vietnamese Cultural Experiences” under the Bukkyo Study Tour 2025—organized in collaboration between Bukkyo University (Japan) and the Faculty of Japanese Studies, HUTECH University—officially kicked off, offering students an opportunity to connect and deepen cultural exchange between Vietnam and Japan.
Bukkyo Study Tour 2025 officially opens on February 27
At the opening ceremony, Ms. Ho To Lien, Dean of the Faculty of Japanese Studies, extended a warm welcome to four students from Bukkyo University (Japan). She expressed her hope that through this program, the students would gain valuable academic knowledge about the Vietnamese language and develop a more comprehensive understanding of Vietnamese culture, thereby contributing to the strengthening of the friendship and connections between Vietnam and Japan.
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Ms. Ho To Lien welcomed four students from Bukkyo University (Japan)
Kicking off the seminar series, guest speaker Ms. Sugiyama Kikue, a lecturer from the Faculty of Japanese Studies, delivered a session titled “An Overview of Vietnamese Culture and Language.” She discussed the development of the Vietnamese language—covering phonology, vocabulary, and grammar—and emphasized key differences in language and communication culture between the two countries. Her insights aimed to help students understand the social norms and etiquette of Vietnamese society. The session also included an introduction to other aspects of Vietnamese culture such as geography, customs, traditional clothing, and regional cuisine, sparking lively and enthusiastic discussions among the participants.
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Guest speaker Sugiyama Kikue opened the seminar series with the topic “An Overview of Vietnamese Culture and Language”
In the afternoon, the Japanese students participated in classroom exchange activities with HUTECH students from the Faculty of Japanese Studies. The students introduced themselves and discussed their future career paths in both Vietnamese and Japanese. This activity not only helped improve language proficiency but also served as a bridge for cultural exchange, enabling students from both universities to better understand each other’s countries and cultures.
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Japanese students connected and interacted with HUTECH students in the classroom
The Bukkyo Study Tour 2025 will continue from February 27 to March 6, featuring a wide range of exciting activities. Students will attend seminars on topics such as “Vietnamese Phonetics,” “Numbers in Vietnamese,” and “Polite Requests and Asking for Favors in Vietnamese,” alongside excursions to Ben Nha Rong, Ben Bach Dang, the Saigon Water Bus, and traditional craft villages in Ba Ria – Vung Tau. This series of activities promises to deliver dynamic experiences along with essential knowledge and skills, empowering students to explore the Vietnamese language and culture with confidence in today’s globalized world.
News: Mỹ Lệ
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