The "Vietnam-Japan Tet 2026" program, themed "New Year: Connection and Exchange," was organized by the Vietnam-Japan University at its Hoa Lac campus on January 17th. The aim was to provide a space for experiencing traditional Tet culture not only for Vietnamese students but also for international students studying in Vietnam, especially Japanese students who did not return home for Tet.
This is an annual cultural event deeply rooted in the identity of the Vietnam-Japan University, aiming to recreate the atmosphere of the traditional Vietnamese Lunar New Year combined with the traditional values of Japan. This year, the event is organized in the form of a Lunar New Year fair with many distinctive areas, including a Lunar New Year market gate and stalls offering cultural and culinary experiences from both countries such as calligraphy, tea ceremony practice, origami paper folding, and fortune telling for the new year…
Dr. Nguyen Thi Thuy Hang, Head of Training and Student Affairs at the Vietnam-Japan University, expressed her delight at seeing both Vietnamese and international students enthusiastically participate in the event, especially the banh chung (traditional Vietnamese rice cake) wrapping competition. “Some students were hesitant and unsure about wrapping the cakes for the first time, but others were already skillful, wrapping them neatly without needing molds. I hope this activity will not only help them learn teamwork but also deepen their understanding of Vietnamese traditional culture,” Dr. Thuy Hang shared.
As a member of the organizing committee for the "Vietnam-Japan Tet 2026" program, Hoang Ha Anh, a third-year Japanese Studies student, hopes that through direct experiences like this, students will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the cultural exchange between Vietnam and Japan.
Meanwhile, Haruka Hori, a Japanese student in the Master's program in Area Studies, couldn't hide her joy at seeing so many friends and teachers participating in activities like Omikuji (fortune telling), Ema (hanging wish cards), and Kendama (a Japanese game using wooden sticks to catch balls)... "It felt so familiar and helped me ease my homesickness during the first days of the new year," Haruka expressed.
With its bilateral Vietnam-Japan university cooperation model, the Vietnam-Japan University not only provides specialized knowledge but also focuses on helping students gain a deep understanding of Vietnamese culture and society. "Vietnam-Japan Tet 2026" is one of the practical programs and an integral part of the university's comprehensive educational orientation.
Source: https://nhandan.vn/trai-nghiem-don-tet-truyen-thong-trong-chuong-trinh-tet-viet-nhat-2026-post937594.html
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