Students from 15 countries and territories in the Asia Pacific and beyond brought their cultures to Global Village, a camp held in Vung Tau on May 20.
Organised by global students’ organisation AIESEC and sponsored by resort-operator Ho Tram Project Company Ltd., it saw 60 international students and 150 school and college students from Vung Tau taking part.
It gave participants the chance to experience and learn about the cultures of students from around the world who showcased them through a festival of music, food, drink, traditional games and clothes.
Khoa Quang Truong, a Vietnamese high school student, said: “It’s a nice and useful event for us. I am having a chance to learn about many different cultures. I hope cultural exchanges like this can be organised many times in Vietnam so that international friends can understand more about our culture, and we have a chance to show our hospitality.â€
David Benjamin, a student from the University of Auckland, New Zealand, said: “They seemed to be so shy but they are very creative. It would be nice if they have more chances to communicate, exchange their ideas and lifestyles with young people around the world. This is the first time I’ve come to Vietnam and I wish to have more time to talk with Vietnamese students.â€
Gavin Davidson, director of communications at Asian Coast Development, a Canadian firm that owns Ho Tram, said the reason his company supported the event is that cultural exchanges are an important activity for youth. It gives them the chance to open their hearts to other values and share their values with others and brings benefits to students who are going to look for jobs.