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| First Vietnamese speaking contest held for university students in Thailand (Photo: VNA) |
The contest held between five universities of Thailand aims to promote and spread the Vietnamese language in the country.
With the theme of potential tour guides for Vietnamese visiting Thailand, 15 contestants introduced in Vietnamese language a favourite destination in Thailand, based on a video clip they had prepared during the preliminary round. Following the presentations, they answered questions in Vietnamese from the judges, related to the content of their video.
Not only showing their Vietnamese speaking talent, many contestants also demonstrated their deep understanding of Vietnamese culture when they performed in Vietnamese traditional costumes, wearing conical hats, and performing traditional Vietnamese music.
Speaking at the event, Ms. Bui Thi Hue, Minister Counsellor at the Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand, said that the bilateral relationship is thriving across various fields, particularly within the framework of the Vietnam-Thailand enhanced strategic partnership. The two countries are not only friendly neighbours but also key economic partners. Therefore, learning Vietnamese language in Thailand plays a crucial role in strengthening the bilateral friendship, while also opening up new opportunities for students.
At the end of the contest, Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung, and Dean of the Srinakharinwirot University’s Faculty of Humanities presented one special, one first, two second, two third and nine consolation prizes to the winners.
The special prize was presented to Sirirak Narinuon, a student from Srinakharinwirot University, for the excellent presentation of the Golden Mount (Wat Saket) Temple in Bangkok.
Ambassador Hung said the contest provided a valuable intellectual platform, helping to promote the learning of Vietnamese language and enhance understanding of Vietnamese culture in Thailand. He confirmed that the embassy will continue to support and collaborate with the university in devising Vietnamese language programmes in the coming time./.