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Jayoung, a recent graduate from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, ventured to Vietnam on her own to study Vietnamese. Born in 1996 in Gyeryong city, South Korea, Jayoung shared in an interview with Tien Phong newspaper that her time in Vietnam not only allowed her to complete her studies but also taught her valuable lessons about kindness, friendship, and overcoming language and cultural barriers. Kwon Jayoung shines on her university graduation day. Photo provided by Kwon Jayoung Dr. Nguyen Van Dap, lecturer at the Department of International Studies and Jayoung’s class teacher, praised her as an intelligent and energetic student who received the school’s scholarship for two semesters, making her the first foreign student to achieve this accomplishment in over 25 years of the faculty’s existence. Dr. Dap added that Jayoung graduated on time in early August 2023 with good grades despite her modest proficiency in Vietnam...

The annual Hue balloon fest themed ‘The Beauty of Hue Citadel,’ which takes place at Ham Nghi Yard inside the Hue Citadel from April 13 to 20, is part of the Hue Festival 2023. Twelve big-sized hot-air balloons will ascend into the skies over the city during this year’s festival. Domestic and international tourists can opt for either tethered balloon rides or free-floating ones to explore the beauty of Hue City.   A free-floating balloon ride is priced at VND4 million (US$171) for 40-60 minutes. Notably, the rides starts at 6:00 am every day, with up to three passengers and a pilot on board a balloon, allowing visitors to admire the scenery of the city at dawn. A tethered balloon ride costs VND200,000 ($8.5) per passenger for five minutes. The activity, in which balloons will float at an altitude of 20-30 meters, is open from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm daily. The festival will also feature an electronic dance music show, with the participation of multiple famous rappers a...