Lao teachers participate in Vietnamese language contest
The contest provided an opportunity for teachers to showcase their Vietnamese communication skills, while also serving as a platform for cultural exchange and sharing knowledge about Vietnamese culture and people.
A team introduces themselves and the reason for participating in the contest in Vietnamese. (Photo: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – A quiz on the Vietnamese language has been held for Lao teachers at th൩e Nguyen Du Lao-Vietnamese bilingual language school in Vientiane on the occasion of 115th anniversary of International Women’s Day.
This was the first time the school had hosted such event, which attracted a large number of participants.
Speaking at the March 7 event, principal of the school Nguyen Thi Thanh Huong emphasised that the contest provided an opportunity for teachers to showcase their Vietnamese communication skills, while also serving as a platform for cultural exchange and sharing knowledge about Vietnamese culture and people.
Huong highlighted the school's goal of encouraging each teacher to act as a cultural ambassador, promoting Vietnamese culture to their families and friends, thereby strengthening the special solidarity between Vietnam and Laos.
The contest featured three teams, each consisting of three members, competing in segments such as self-introductions, multiple-choice questions, and a Q&A session. The questions covered various topics, from history, geography, and culture to the special relationship between the two countries.
On this occasion, Pham Phuc Long, Vice President of the Vietnamese Association in Vientiane, lauded female teachers' contributions to teaching and learning movements. He affirmed that women play an essential role and should continue to be empowered in the process of integration and development./.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Minh Tam and his spouse visited the Nguyen Du Lao-Vietnamese bilingual language school in Vientiane on October 4, during which they congratulated teachers of the education establishment on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Lao Teacher's Day (October 7, 1994 - 2024).
Established by the Vietnamese Association in Khammouane in 2024, the school covers nearly 3,500 square metres, and features 19 rooms, including 11 fully equipped classrooms, a practice room, a library, and various support facilities, with a total investment of 25 billion VND (around 1 million USD).
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