{"id":13372,"date":"2026-07-24T15:01:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T08:01:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/?p=13372"},"modified":"2026-07-24T15:02:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T08:02:51","slug":"intercultural-day-2026-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/en\/intercultural-day-2026-2\/","title":{"rendered":"INTERCULTURAL DAY 2026: DMU\u2013HSU VIETNAM STUDENTS ENGAGE IN CULTURAL EXCHANGE WITH STUDENTS FROM ITE COLLEGE WEST (SINGAPORE)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last week, DMU-HSU Vietnam students had the opportunity to connect with lecturers and students from ITE College West (Singapore) during INTERCULTURAL DAY 2026 \u2013 &#8220;Embrace Diversity, Foster Connections&#8221;, organised by the Institute of International Education and Global Engagement in collaboration with the Faculty of Hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/07\/ITE.png\" alt=\"INTERCULTURAL DAY 2026\" class=\"wp-image-13359\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">INTERCULTURAL DAY 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The programme provided a dynamic multicultural learning environment where DMU-HSU students strengthened their intercultural communication skills, broadened their global perspectives and built meaningful connections with their Singaporean peers through a series of hands-on activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >N\u1ed9i dung b&agrave;i vi\u1ebft<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default 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href=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/en\/intercultural-day-2026-2\/#Discovering_Vietnamese_culture_through_culinary_experiences\" title=\"Discovering Vietnamese culture through culinary experiences\">Discovering Vietnamese culture through culinary experiences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/en\/intercultural-day-2026-2\/#Empowering_DMU-HSU_students_with_global_perspectives\" title=\"Empowering DMU-HSU students with global perspectives\">Empowering DMU-HSU students with global perspectives<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Building_connections_through_interactive_activities\"><\/span><strong>Building connections through interactive activities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During Intercultural Day 2026, DMU-HSU Vietnam students took part in a range of interactive English-language activities alongside students from ITE College West, including the Rope Handcuff Game and Pass the Ball Game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3922\" height=\"2409\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/07\/DSC06332.jpg\" alt=\"ITE COLLEGE WEST\" class=\"wp-image-13368\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ITE College West engages with DMU-HSU Vietnam students.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2792\" height=\"2461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/07\/DSC06244.jpg\" alt=\"ITE COLLEGE WEST\" class=\"wp-image-13363\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3576\" height=\"2202\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/07\/DSC06265.jpg\" alt=\"ITE COLLEGE WEST\" class=\"wp-image-13364\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These team-based challenges encouraged participants to collaborate, think critically and communicate effectively in an international setting. Beyond developing practical teamwork and problem-solving skills, the activities also fostered mutual understanding, cultural appreciation and lasting friendships between students from Vietnam and Singapore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The welcoming and energetic atmosphere throughout the programme quickly broke down barriers, allowing students to engage confidently and learn from one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exploring_the_international_learning_environment_at_Hoa_Sen_University\"><\/span><strong>Exploring the international learning environment at Hoa Sen University<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of the programme, DMU-HSU students guided the Singaporean delegation on a Campus Tour, introducing them to the modern learning facilities and academic spaces at Hoa Sen University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3648\" height=\"2624\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/07\/DSC06401.jpg\" alt=\"ITE COLLEGE WEST\" class=\"wp-image-13362\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ITE College West engages with DMU-HSU Vietnam students.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3936\" height=\"2624\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/07\/DSC06533.jpg\" alt=\"ITE COLLEGE WEST\" class=\"wp-image-13360\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ITE COLLEGE WEST  Students visit and experience a Vietnamese culinary and cultural exchange.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The visit included the Faculty of Hospitality\u2019s professional training facilities, where students gain hands-on experience in an industry-standard environment. The tour offered ITE College West students valuable insight into HSU&#8217;s practice-oriented approach to education while providing DMU-HSU students with an opportunity to showcase their learning environment to their international peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discovering_Vietnamese_culture_through_culinary_experiences\"><\/span><strong>Discovering Vietnamese culture through culinary experiences<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the highlights of the programme was the Vietnamese Cooking Experience, where students learnt to prepare fresh spring rolls and brew traditional Vietnamese drip coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3752\" height=\"2624\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/07\/DSC06517.jpg\" alt=\"ITE COLLEGE WEST\" class=\"wp-image-13370\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guided by HSU lecturers, students from both institutions worked together to prepare authentic Vietnamese dishes while discovering the cultural stories behind the country&#8217;s culinary traditions. The activity created an engaging platform for cultural exchange, encouraging students to share their own traditions and perspectives in a relaxed and collaborative setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond introducing Vietnamese cuisine, the experience also enabled DMU\u2013HSU students to develop greater confidence in communicating in English through real-world intercultural interactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Empowering_DMU-HSU_students_with_global_perspectives\"><\/span><strong>Empowering DMU-HSU students with global perspectives<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than a one-day exchange programme, Intercultural Day 2026 reflects Hoa Sen University&#8217;s commitment to providing meaningful international learning experiences for its students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through regular participation in cultural exchange programmes, DMU-HSU Vietnam students enhance their English proficiency, intercultural communication, teamwork and global mindset. These opportunities are a distinctive feature of the DMU\u2013HSU Vietnam programme, enabling students to engage with international peers, embrace cultural diversity and develop the confidence and competencies required to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/en\/influencer-marketing-trends-2025\/\">Influencer Marketing Trends: What Businesses Need to Know to Succeed<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/Trade Wars: A Global Trade Masterclass with Andrew Jackson\">Trade Wars: A Global Trade Masterclass with Andrew Jackson<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/en\/field-trip-to-duong-sach-dmu-hsu\/\">Field Trip To Duong Sach (Book Street) With DMU-HSU Vietnam 2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><\/p><div style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif;\n            background:#fff;\n            max-width:100%;\n            line-height:1.55;\n            box-sizing:border-box;\n            border:1px solid #e3e3e3;\n            border-radius:10px;\n            padding:16px 18px;\n            font-size:15px;\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\n            font-weight:700;\n            font-size:19px;\n            letter-spacing:0;\n            color:#111;\">\n    150 YEARS OF UK EDUCATION EXCELLENCE AT HOA SEN UNIVERSITY\n  <\/p>\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 8px; color:#222;\">\n    <span style=\"white-space:nowrap;\">\ud83c\udfe2 <strong>\u0110\u1ecba ch\u1ec9:<\/strong><\/span>\n    Room&nbsp;804, 8 Nguyen Van Trang Street, Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City\n  <\/p>\n <div style=\"margin:0 0 8px; color:#222;\n            display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n  <span style=\"white-space:nowrap;\">\ud83d\udd0e <strong>Fanpage:<\/strong><\/span>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/demontforthsuvietnam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color:#1a73e8; text-decoration:underline;\">\n    facebook.com\/DMUHSU\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 14px; color:#222;\">\n    <span style=\"white-space:nowrap;\">\u260e\ufe0f <strong>Hotline:<\/strong><\/span>\n    <a href=\"tel:0888275276\" style=\"color:#222; text-decoration:none;\">\n      0888 275 276\n    <\/a>\n  <\/p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/dang-ky-tu-van\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"\u0110\u0103ng k\u00fd t\u01b0 v\u1ea5n ch\u01b0\u01a1ng tr\u00ecnh De Montfort t\u1ea1i HSU\" style=\"display:inline-block;\n            background:#c62828;\n            color:#fff;\n            text-decoration:none;\n            font-weight:700;\n            font-size:15px;\n            padding:12px 18px;\n            border-radius:8px;\n            box-sizing:border-box;\">\n    REGISTER FOR CONSULTATION\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Written by: Ms. Nguyen To Quynh Ngan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Institute of International Education and Global Engagement<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last week, DMU-HSU Vietnam students had the opportunity to connect with lecturers and students from ITE College West (Singapore) during INTERCULTURAL DAY 2026 \u2013 &#8220;Embrace Diversity, Foster Connections&#8221;, organised by the Institute of International Education and Global Engagement in collaboration with the Faculty of Hospitality. The programme provided a dynamic multicultural learning environment where DMU-HSU students strengthened their intercultural communication skills, broadened their global perspectives and built meaningful connections with their Singaporean peers through a series of hands-on activities. Building connections through interactive activities During Intercultural Day 2026, DMU-HSU Vietnam students took part in a range of interactive English-language activities&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5548,"featured_media":13359,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[114,869],"tags":[1070,1066],"class_list":["post-13372","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-student-experiences-en","category-corporate-relation","tag-dmu-hsu-vietnam","tag-ite-college-west"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13372","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5548"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13372"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13372\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13374,"href":"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13372\/revisions\/13374"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13359"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13372"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13372"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13372"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}