A group of 10 students from two colleges – Eastern Institute of Technology and Otago Polytechnic - New Zealand – have joined a 40-day experience programme at the city-based Dong A university from January 9 to February 17.

New Zealand students learn how to make 'banh chung' (sticky rice cake) at Da Nang-based Dong A university in a 40-day programme

It’s the first international student exchange programme between Dong A university and international universities in 2020.

Following the programme, the New Zealand students will participate in cultural and vocational activities at Dong A university and local travel agencies in exploring the local lifestyle and best places to visit in the central region.

They will also witness the celebration of Tet (Lunar New Year) at destinations in Da Nang, Hue and Hoi An during the 40-day programme.

The group learnt how to make 'banh my' (traditional Vietnamese sandwich) and 'banh chung' (sticky rice cake), as well as local street food.

According to the Dong A university, students from Shibaura and Fukuoka universities from Japan and Meishin University from Taiwan will have a project-based learning programme in Da Nang on 15-26 February .

Last year, three young Japanese travelers paid a stop at the Da Nang-based university during their world Jinrikisha (hand-pulled rickshaw) tour in promotion of Japanese culture, people and land before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

(Source: VNS/ DA NANG Today)