The Viet Nam - South Korea cultural exchange programme recently took place at the Da Nang- Daegu Park-Book Café at 31 Le Ba Trinh in Hai Chau District’s Hoa Cuong Bac Ward.

Female pupils from the Phan Chau Trinh Senior High School eagerly having their photos taken wearing the South Korean traditional costume hanbok

Jointly organised by the district authorities and the Daegu Technical Association of Skilled Crafts, the event aimed to foster the friendship and mutual understanding between the people of Da Nang and South Korea.

The event featured a wide range of exciting cultural exchange activities, along with the introduction of the recipes of traditional South Korean dishes, and its special cultural identities. 

In addition, visitors had the opportunity to have their photos taken wearing the South Korean traditional costume hanbok, to access beauty care instructions, and to participate in various exciting activities.

Thanks to these, the event attracted a great deal of attention from the general public.

17-year-old Le Thi Khanh Linh from the Phan Chau Trinh Senior High School was amongst the visitors.  She remarked “I participated in the event because I love South Korea and this country’s cultural identity very much.  By taking part in the event, I had the chance to learn how to wear the traditional costume hanbok, to have my hair styled, and to meet with many new friends”.

30-year-old Hoang Thy An was another typical example.  She eagerly took a memorable photo with her friend after having her hair styled at a booth.  She said “I love having my hair changed but I am afraid of using too much harmful chemical substances.  The event gave me a chance to meet with South Korean hair stylist, and she taught me how to apply hair tinsels on my hair without applying chemical”.

In a similar vein, 52-year-old Nguyen Yen Lan felt very happy since she was guided about how to make facial cleanser and mineral water facial spray under the instructions of a South Korean expert, and received free face care products at a skincare booth.

Hai Chau District People's Committee Vice Chairman Phan Van Tan said his district and South Korea’s Daegu City jointly started conducting their cultural exchanges through last year’s opening of the park which has become a healthy entertainment rendezvous for local residents.  He also underlined the significance of the event in strengthening the bilateral friendship and solidarity with South Korea. 

The Director of Deagu Komirich centre from South Korea, hair designer Sin Min Seo, said that this was the 3^rd time she had visited Da Nang, and she was deeply impressed with the city’s rapid growth over recent years.  The South Korean director remarked that she was very happy to join this year’s event to share her experiences in hair styling skills to Vietnamese friends. 

Municipal Department of Foreign Affairs Director Lam Quang Minh spoke highly of the importance of the event in promoting bialteral cultural exchanges with foreign countries worldwide, including South Korea.  This will help to boost the bilateral ties with foreign localities, attract even more foreign investment to the city, as well as create powerful breakthroughs to facilitate the city’s comprehensive international integration in the years ahead.