19/03/2024
8th Japanese Speaking Contest In Hai Phong
On March 17th morning, the Union of Friendship Organizations and the Department of Foreign Affairs collaborated with the Hai Phong Branch of the Japanese Business Association in Vietnam to host the 8th Japanese Speech contest. The event aimed to further encourage the learning and application of foreign languages in both work and daily life. Mr. Le Khac Nam, Vice Chairman of Hai Phong Peoples Committee, and Mr. Sinsuke Yonemori, Second Secretary of the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam attended the event.
The 8th Hai Phong Japanese Speech Contest - 2024 attracted significant attention and participation, particularly from Japanese language enthusiasts. Following a preliminary round of essay submissions, the Organizing Committee selected 20 candidates from Group A and 10 from Group B to participate in the interview round. From there, the top five candidates in each group were chosen to compete in the Final Round. During the final round, the contestants delivered presentations and responded to questions from the judges. The contest aimed to help speakers hone communication, presentation, and eloquence skills in Japanese, foster the continued learning and use of the language, as well as showcase the culture and people of Hai Phong City to an international audience. This cultural exchange also helps strengthen the bonds of friendship and solidarity between Vietnam and Japan, promoting cooperation between the two countries and their respective localities, especially as Hai Phong City continues to attract significant investments from Japanese businesses./.