Chinese Language Day at Da Nang University of Foreign Language Studies
Translated by VAN GIANG•May 03, 2025 16:19
(QNO) - On April 27, 2025, Da Nang University of Foreign Language Studies - University of Da Nang organized International Chinese Language Day with a variety of lively activities, attracting a large number of students from the university.
Students participated in a calligraphy competition at the 2025 International Chinese Language Day.
Through hands-on activities such as calligraphy writing, wearing Hanfu, painting masks, performing Face Changing art, and Chinese dubbing competitions, the event served as a valuable platform for students to hone their language skills, interact, learn, and explore the beauty of Chinese culture.
Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Long, Rector of Da Nang University of Foreign Languages, stated that the university currently trains over 800 students majoring in Chinese Language and Chinese Language Teaching.
The training program is expanding to focus on practical applications, including Chinese for business, tourism, translation, and teaching, to meet the regional workforce demand.
This initiative contributes to promoting international educational cooperation, strengthening friendship, and fostering mutual understanding between the peoples of the two countries.
Students experiencing mask painting
International Chinese Language Day 2025 is a testament to the university's role as a messenger in people-to-people diplomacy, aimed at enhancing Vietnam-China cultural and educational exchanges.
Especially, through this event, it will help students gain a deeper appreciation of the unique charm of Vietnamese-Chinese culture, and strengthen the friendship between the peoples of the two countries.
According to Mrs. Dong Bich Du, Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Da Nang, the Chinese language has a deep historical connection with Vietnam.
Notably, places such as the Temple of Literature in Hanoi, the Imperial Citadel in Hue, and the Linh Ung Pagoda in Da Nang all feature inscriptions written in Chinese.
Additionally, many Vietnamese words can be directly compared to Chinese terms through Sino-Vietnamese pronunciation.
Mrs. Dong Bich Du, Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Da Nang, presents calligraphy to the leadership of Da Nang University.
For over 20 years, China has been Vietnam's largest trading partner, and Vietnam is now China's largest trading partner in the ASEAN region. Last year, bilateral trade between the two countries exceeded 260 billion USD, contributing to the creation of a large number of jobs.
