Touring Yunnan · Looking at Vietnam | Youth Shines Brightly in the Clash of Cultures

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Recently, 23 students from Hanoi Open University in Vietnam came to Kunming to experience Yunnan and Vietnam during a 30-day trip.

Recently, 23 students from Hanoi Open University visited Kunming. During their 30-day journey, they explored Yunnan and gained a deeper understanding of Vietnamese culture.

The three-story building located at No. 89-93 Huashan South Road, Wuhua District, was the residence of Ho Chi Minh from February to October 1940 when he carried out revolutionary activities in Kunming. Zhu Meiluan, a student at the Hanoi Open University, walked into the former residence, leaned close to the glass, and paused to gaze at the historical photos on the wall, remarking, "The white suit appears many times on Uncle Ho. Every photo reminds us of how our predecessors fought for their ideals, and it also allows me to truly feel the genuine friendship between Vietnam and China."

The three-story building located at 89-93 Hoa Son Nam Street, Ngu Hoa District, was once the residence and revolutionary base of President Ho Chi Minh from February to October 1940 in Kunming. Chu Mai Loan, a student at Hanoi Open University, approached the glass, stopped, and intently looked at the historical photos hanging on the wall, sharing with emotion: "The white suit that Uncle Ho wore has appeared many times. Each photo reminds us of the efforts of our predecessors for their ideals, and makes me feel the deep friendship between Vietnam and China."


At the "Nanlai Sheng" cafe next to the old residence, Vietnamese student Nguyen Thi Anh was drawn to two old photographs: one was a black-and-white photo of the cafe, and the other was a joint photo of Premier Zhou Enlai and President Ho Chi Minh, capturing the precious moment of the two leaders sitting side by side. This place was once where Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh carried out revolutionary activities under the cover of a baker. Today, despite the shop having moved several times, the sweet aroma of Vietnamese bread and coffee still wafts out. Nguyen Thi Anh, a young Vietnamese, said, "I didn't expect to be able to taste Uncle Ho's same bread here in Yunnan."

Next to that old residence is the "Nam Lai Thinh" coffee shop. Here, Nguyen Thi Anh was drawn to two old photos: one is a black-and-white picture of the coffee shop in the past, and the other is a photo of Prime Minister Chu An Lai and President Ho Chi Minh sitting next to each other – a precious moment preserved. This place was once a location where President Ho Chi Minh carried out his revolutionary activities under the guise of a baker. Today, although the shop's address has changed many times, the aroma of Vietnamese bread and coffee still lingers. Nguyen Thi Anh shared: "I never expected to be able to enjoy a bread similar to the one President Ho used to eat in Yunnan."

Students visited cultural venues such as the former site of Southwest Associated University and the Yunnan Railway Museum, and also went to Shilin and Fuxian Lake National Wetland Park. Vietnamese student Nguyen Van Thuan excitedly shared: "Shilin in Kunming is the filming location of 'Journey to the West' that I watched as a child. The scenery on TV is actually right before my eyes!"

Young people have visited many cultural sites such as the Southwest University of Science and Technology campus, the Yunnan Railway Museum, and scenic spots like the Shilin Stone Forest and the Fenghuang Lake National Wetland Park. Student Nguyen Van Sam excitedly shared: "The stone forest in Kunming is exactly the setting in the Journey to the West movie I watched when I was a child. The scene on TV is now right in front of my eyes!"

The surprises of the journey go beyond tracing history.

The journey does not stop at finding history.

He Shiyu meticulously counted the tea ceremony, guzheng, recorder, paper-cutting, and Tai Chi she learned in Kunming in May, and the Yunnan boat noodles and fresh flower cakes she tasted, frequently sharing them with friends on social media.

Ha Thi Ngoc Bich listed her May experiences, such as learning tea ceremony, ancient đàn tranh, bamboo flute, paper cutting art, Tai Chi, and enjoying specialties like bún qua cầu and bánh hoa. She also shared these things with her friends on social media.

The students also enthusiastically recommended attractions in Vietnam such as the Hỏa Lò Prison and the Temple of Literature, looking forward to more Chinese friends visiting Vietnam and to their youth shining brightly amidst the cultural collision between China and Vietnam.

Young Vietnamese people are enthusiastically introducing famous places in Vietnam such as Hoa Lo Prison and Temple of Literature, and hope that more Chinese friends will come to visit. They hope that youth will continue to shine in the cultural exchange between China and Vietnam.

It is reported that the event officially kicked off on May 16 and will last for one month, guided by the Yunnan Provincial People's Association for Foreign Friendship and the Provincial Department of Education, and hosted by Yunnan Open University.
It is known that this program officially launched on May 16 and will last for one month, under the guidance of the Yunnan Provincial People's Friendship Association and the Yunnan Provincial Department of Education, and is organized by Yunnan Open University.