CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM BETWEEN SAIGON UNIVERSITY AND CLARK MEMORIAL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, JAPAN
With the aim of fostering friendly relations with educational institutions in the region, and broadening international learning experiences for students, on October 29, 2026, Saigon University successfully organized a cultural exchange program with Clark Memorial International School, Japan.
Saigon University successfully organized a cultural exchange program with
Clark Memorial International School, Japan
Attending the program, the delegation from Clark Memorial International School included Ms. Imai Yuka, Head of Delegation, and students, together with representatives of the Japan Folk Festival. Representing Saigon University were Mr. Le Khoa Huan, Director of the International Cooperation and Training Center, and Mr. Luong Duy Binh, Deputy Director of the Center, accompanied by students from the Faculty of Foreign Languages, who provided support and participated in the exchange activities.
Representatives of both institutions exchanged gifts and took commemorative photos
At the beginning of the program, teachers and students from Clark Memorial International School joined a campus tour, exploring the University’s historic architectural style, visiting the library, and learning about the history and development of Saigon University.
Students exploring the campus and learning about the history of Saigon University
The cultural exchange program is started with interactive group activities and introductions to Vietnamese culture and cuisine. Through the mini game “About Vietnam”, which featured questions about Vietnam’s famous landmarks and tourist attractions, students from both institutions quickly overcame language barriers, engaging in learning activities and sharing distinctive cultural characteristics of their respective countries.
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The “About Vietnam” mini-game provides students to explore Vietnamese culture and cuisine through multiple-choice questions and picture-based guessing activities
One of the highlights of the program was a Vietnamese souvenir-making workshop featuring traditional conical hat decoration. With enthusiastic support from Saigon University students, the Japanese students had the opportunity to personally paint and decorate traditional Vietnamese hats, creating unique designs that reflected their individual creativity and symbolized the friendship between Vietnam and Japan.
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Traditional Vietnamese conical hat decoration workshop
In return for the warm hospitality extended by the University, the delegation from Clark Memorial International School introduced traditional Japanese cultural activities through Fukuwarai – a traditional Japanese party game, and the art of Origami paper folding. These activities created a lively and engaging multicultural exchange atmosphere.
The Cultural Exchange Program between Saigon University and Clark Memorial International School, concluded successfully. The program not only provided valuable hands-on experiences and opportunities for students from both institutions to develop their intercultural communication skills but also reaffirmed Saigon University’s commitment to expanding its international learning environment and strengthening cooperation and exchange with international educational partners.
Representatives of Clark Memorial International School and Saigon University
take a commemorative photo
News: International Cooperation and Training Center
Photos: Communications and Events Department
