Introducing Vietnamese History, Culture and Cuisine to Danish Students

Warmly welcoming the students to the Embassy, Ambassador of Vietnam to Denmark Luong Thanh Nghi discussed several significant aspects of Vietnamese history and culture, as well as the historical steps of friendship and multifaceted collaboration between Vietnam and Denmark.

A Vietnamese student at the Graduation Hat Ceremony. Photo: Thoi Dai

The Ambassador congratulated the youngsters on finishing high school and embarking on a new adventure, hoping that the two countries' young generations can strengthen their exchanges. As a result, it is helping to promote mutual understanding between the two countries.

Vietnamese Embassy staff bid farewell to students. Photo: Thoi Dai

Students from Birkerd Gymnasium High School enjoyed the distinctive flavors of certain Vietnamese dishes, while visiting a photo gallery showcasing the culture and history of many regions of Vietnam. The students discussed their feelings about arriving for the first time and experiencing the Embassy's close-knitted atmosphere and cordial welcome.

Graduation cap ceremony scene. Photo: Thoi Dai

The kids added that this was a memorable and significant event in a string of high school graduation celebrations for Danish students.

Danish tradition dictates that students don a "graduate cap" after finishing their last exam and passing their final high school course (Studenterhue in Danish). The hat was initially worn as proof of completion of this level of school by Copenhagen students in 1845. With flowers, champagne, and the presence of several parents, relatives, and friends, the ceremony to congrats the students who are permitted to wear the "graduate hat" normally takes place at the school.

Danish students at the photo exhibition space at the campus of the Vietnamese Embassy in Denmark. Photo: Thoi Dai

After everything, a parade known in Danish as Studenterkrsel will be held by the graduates. At that time, there will be a lot of trucks on the street that are brightly adorned, playing loud music while the students on the bus are having a good time dancing. The car will make a 15-minute stop at each student's home, and the family will offer treats like food, fruit, or other beers and drinks. Passersby frequently wave or honk their horns in greeting students aboard the bus.

Danish students at the photo exhibition space at the campus of the Vietnamese Embassy in Denmark. Photo: Thoi Dai

For many centuries, Denmark in particular and the Scandinavian countries, in particular, have had this history and distinctive, academic culture.

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