On May 10, 2024, the Introduction of Indian and Vietnamese Cultures was taken place at the University of Danang - University of Science and Education ( UD-UED). This program was organized by the Vietnam-India Friendship Association of Da Nang City and the Union of Friendship Organizations in collaboration with the Indian Embassy in Vietnam, the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center under the Indian Embassy, ​​UD-UED, and related units.

Attending the program, there was participation of leaders from the Union of Friendship Organizations, The Alliance of Arts and Literature Associations; the Vietnam - India Friendship Association of Da Nang City; the Department of Education and Training; City Police; the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center; Department of Science and International Cooperation - UD Vice-Rector of UD-UED and the representatives of UD’s member universities.

Making the speech at the meeting, Mr. Nguyen Nho Khiem, Vice Chairman of The Alliance of Arts and Literature Associations, Chairman of the Vietnam - India Friendship Association of the city expressed sincere gratitude to the Board of Rectors and relevant faculties and departments of UD-UED for the enthusiastic support and coordination to organize the program successfully.

 Speakers shared at the event

Expressing gratitude and welcoming the delegates and distinguished guests participating in the program, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Hieu, UD-UED Vice-Rector said that the program on the Introduction of Indian and Vietnamese Cultures was an activity with profound meaning. He shared: “Furthermore, in the current context of globalization and international integration, through this activity, the university will continue to coordinate with Friendship Associations inside and outside Da Nang City to maximize the benefits of digital platforms, increase meetings, cultural and artistic exchanges in many different forms, scholarship programs and promote scientific and educational exchanges in the coming time”.

Introducing the Indian culture, cuisine, and scholarship programs, Dr. Monica Sharma, Dr. Monica Sharma, Director of Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center said: “The Indian Embassy in Vietnam is currently offering scholarships within the framework of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Program. This includes short-term training courses in the 2024 - 2025 academic year, to improve staff capacity in fields such as finance - banking, administration - management, information technology - communications, agriculture and rural development, women's empowerment, engineering, forensic science, cyber security... Each scholarship will include visa fees, tuition, materials, living expenses, accommodation, and Round-trip economy class airfare.”

The program also included a presentation by researcher Tran Ky Phuong on "History of Vietnam and India relations: Viewed from the art of the Champa Kingdom” and a discussion by translator Bui Xuan on "Indian Literature and the Reception of Tagore's Poetry in Vietnam".

Group photo

To enrich the resources of UD-UED Library, the Vietnam - India Friendship Association of the city gave UD-UED the Poetry Collection "Spring Flowers" that the Association had just compiled and also the special issue "India - Da Nang - Bridges of Friendship and Cooperation". UD-UED also gave presents to Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center and the Vietnam - India Friendship Association of the city

The Introduction of Indian and Vietnamese Cultures is an opportunity for UD-UED students to get knowledge and information on the research on the long-standing cultural relationship between Vietnam and India, thereby, contributing to strengthening solidarity, friendship, and understanding between the two peoples.

This is also a practical activity to strengthen international cooperation in training, scientific research, and academic and cultural exchanges at the University. It is a very meaningful event for lecturers and students of the University in general and those who love and are interested in India, in particular, to interact and learn about the unique culture of this country.

Previously, the University of Danang – University of Foreign Language studies (UD-UFLS) coordinated with the Ikcheon Gildongmu Cultural Foundation to organize the "Korean Poetry Recitation and Literature Comment Writing Contest" in 2024 with two contents: Poetry Recitation and Literary Comment Writing.

According to Mr. Kim Pan-soo - Chairman of Ikcheon Cultural Foundation, students of UD-UFLS demonstrated a deep understanding and feeling about Korean poetic works. This was very respectful and encouraging to contribute to enhancing understanding, cultural exchange, and promoting the teaching and learning of Korean in UD-UFLS.

The Organizing Committee awarded prizes to students

The Organizing Committee awarded 01 First Prize (Student Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc, class 20CNH01 in the Literary Comment Writing contest); 02 Second prizes (Student Nguyen Hoang Anh, class 22CNH03 in the Poetry Recitation contest, Student Tran Nguyen Yen Ly, class 21CNH01 in the Literary Comment Writing contest), 05 Third prizes and 10 Consolation prizes for outstanding candidates.

Creating opportunities to cultivate and practice language

and cultural exchange, expanding knowledge

for students on the integration journey

“This playground is truly useful and meaningful, helping students have the opportunity to improve their understanding of Korean literature, develop Korean language skills, and contribute to the bridge of friendship between the two countries on the journey of international integration” shared Student Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc.