Ho Chi Minh City students dance 'APT.' enthusiastically with Korean students

Students in Ho Chi Minh City sang and danced to the song 'APT.', danced bamboo dance, jumped rope, and wrote calligraphy with students and teachers from the Department of Education of Gyeongsangbuk Province, South Korea.

The song APT. performed by Rosé (BlackPink) and Bruno Mars, which is loved in many countries around the world, was performed cutely and lively by students from Le Van Tam Primary School, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City and students from the Department of Education of Gyeongsangbuk Province, South Korea in a cultural exchange program that took place this morning, January 8.

Students of Le Van Tam Primary School, District 7, dance in Ao Dai and Conical Hats at the exchange session

The band from Cheong Ha Middle School performed many Korean songs, including APT.

The Gyeongbuk Global Exchange Delegation from the Gyeongsangbuk Provincial Department of Education, South Korea, was attended by Ms. Baek Hee Uk, Director of the Policy Department of the Gyeongsangbuk Provincial Department of Education; Mr. Kim Yeong Min, Education Manager of the Gyeongsangbuk Provincial Department of Education; and specialists, teachers and 20 elementary and middle school students of the province. Welcoming the Korean delegation were many teachers and students of Le Van Tam Elementary School, District 7.

Speaking at the welcoming ceremony for the Korean students and teachers to the exchange, Mr. Dang Nguyen Thinh, Head of the Department of Education and Training of District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, said: "We hope that in the intimate and friendly atmosphere of today, the exchange activities will take place joyfully and enthusiastically, teachers and students of the two countries can experience, share, and exchange culture together with a series of interesting art performances and entertainment activities. These experiences will leave each member present here with unforgettable memories of the two countries that have many similarities such as the spirit of studiousness, respect for etiquette, and unique natural scenery...".

The exchange left beautiful memories for students and teachers of the two countries.

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During the exchange, Vietnamese and Korean students exchanged memorable souvenirs and were guided by their friends to play folk games. Students from both countries danced bamboo pole dancing, jumped rope, wrote Korean calligraphy, and played paper punching - a familiar game of Korean children. They talked about football and mentioned Korean coach Kim Sang-sik, who recently won the AFF Cup 2024 with emotional matches with the Vietnamese team.

Korean students were given souvenirs to remember Vietnam.

Korean teachers were given conical hats.

Vietnamese and Korean students dance APT together

Especially the interesting cultural exchange. Students from Le Van Tam Primary School, District 7 danced with conical hats, Ao Dai, and performed with a drum and trumpet band; Korean students sang and danced K-Pop. To the song APT., which is loved by young people everywhere, students from both countries sang and danced enthusiastically.

Ms. Tran Tieu Quynh, Principal of Le Van Tam Primary School, said that the Vietnam - Korea cultural exchange will be a profound memory that the students and the school will always keep. Hope to see these lovely friends again in the near future.

Experience writing Korean calligraphy

Korean students introduce to Vietnamese children the game of paper-breaking

Fun jump rope game of students from two countries

Ms. Baek Hee Uk, Director of the Policy Department of the Gyeongsangbuk Provincial Department of Education, South Korea, shared: "I know that Le Van Tam Primary School was established in 2002 and had 2 campuses. In 2014, the school was rebuilt and merged into one campus as it is today. I also know that Le Van Tam Primary School is a school with a good reputation and is trying its best to provide students with a high-quality, happy learning environment."

"I hope that educational exchanges between Vietnam and Korea will continue to grow and the friendship between the two countries will become even closer. The time we spent together today is truly precious to us. I hope that in the future, schools from both countries will have more opportunities to exchange and cooperate with each other," said Ms. Baek Hee Uk.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/hoc-sinh-tphcm-nhay-apt-tung-bung-cung-hoc-sinh-han-quoc-185250108115950562.htm