On May 8, 2025, Ha Long University, in collaboration with volunteers from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), organized a vibrant Summer Festival for primary school students of the Pedagogical Practice School of Ha Long University

The event was initiated by Ms. Miyake Akiho – a JICA volunteer currently working at the Pedagogical Practice School of Ha Long University – with great support from the Department of Japanese Language, Faculty of Foreign Languages of Ha Long University, the school’s teachers, and other JICA volunteers currently working in Vietnam.

 Ms. Miyake Akiho – JICA volunteer giving the opening speech for the Summer Festival

The Summer Festival, rich in Japanese cultural elements, offered students a variety of engaging activities such as traditional Japanese folk games, learning about customs, traditional clothing, and basic Japanese communication. This was not only a fun and hands-on way for the students to explore a foreign culture, but also a meaningful opportunity to foster Vietnam–Japan friendship and deepen cultural understanding among the young Vietnamese generation.

JICA volunteers instructing the students to play the traditional Japanese Yoyo Fishing game

Students practicing traditional Japanese calligraphy

The ring toss game booth was especially popular among the students

Shooting game (Syateki)

The success of the festival reflects the close cooperation between Ha Long University and JICA Vietnam, reaffirming a mutual commitment to promoting international exchange and enhancing the quality of comprehensive education for students.

The Summer Festival organizing team with the Japanese Language Department, Japanese Club, Pedagogical Practice School (Ha Long University) and JICA Volunteers

Through this event, Ha Long University continues to affirm its role as a cultural and educational bridge between Vietnam and international partners, contributing to the creation of an open, modern, and globally integrated learning environment for all students.

Nguyen Thanh Hien - Office of International Cooperation and Science Management