From October 20th, 2023 to October 22nd, 2023, Kien Giang University coordinated with Ho Chi Minh City University of Technical Education and Dong Thap University to successfully organize a Cultural Exchange Camp for students in 2023.

The Cultural Exchange Camp welcomed the presence of lecturer representatives along with more than 80 foreign language students from 03 universities including Kien Giang University, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technical Education and Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education and Dong Thap University.

Photos at the Opening Ceremony of the Cultural Exchange Camp

This year's Cultural Exchange Program takes place for 3 days, from October 20^th  - October 22^nd  with primary activities such as: learning culture, cuisine and outstanding landmarks of Kien Giang province. The teams experienced many interesting activities by carrying out real-life projects such as: Discovering street food, discovering historical relics and famous places in Rach Gia - Kien Giang City and especially the activities of visiting Kien Giang University, exchanging campfires, etc…. Each group implementing projects included students from all 3 schools so they could exchange and learn from each other.

Campfire activity

Through the learning method of this Project, campers not only had the opportunity to interact with regional culture to foster love for their homeland, but also honed their English-speaking skills confidently and effectively. As a result, instead of focusing on theory, they were brought into a real-life context where they had to use the target language to solve problems or carry out projects, thereby improving their ability to communicate using English and problem-solving ability.

The winning teams

In addition, the project method helped learners develop soft skills such as teamwork, project organization, problem solving, etc. This helped them see the true value of learning a foreign language. This was also one of the important factors contributing to improving the quality of English teaching and learning at universities.

MA. Nguyen Van Thong awarded certificates to winning teams.

At the Cultural Exchange Camp, foreign language students of the three schools were required to use English as their main language to create videos for projects aiming at promoting the cultural beauty, cuisine, and people of the locality to international friends.

At the end of the program, the Camp Organizing Committee awarded 01 first prize, 01 second prize, 02 third prizes and 06 consolation prizes to the best projects. In general, the winning projects have been carefully invested in image by participating teams, ensuring technical elements and bringing high efficiency in promotion.

NHƯ NGỌC

(Translated by MINH HIẾU)

https://www.vnkgu.edu.vn/Tin-tuc---Su-kien/HOI-TRAI-GIAO-LUU-VAN-HOA-NAM-2023-(CULTURAL-DISCOVERY-CAMP)-1000691.html