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The Faculty of Al-Alsun Welcomes a Korean Student Delegation to Strengthen Cultural Ties Between Egypt and South Korea
Prof. Youmna Safwat, Dean of the Faculty of Al-Alsun at Ain Shams University, welcomed a Korean student delegation to the Department of Korean Language and Literature. The delegation comprised 20 students and eight teachers and representatives. The visit was coordinated with the Korea-Africa Foundation (KAF) as part of efforts to support cultural exchange and strengthen communication and mutual understanding between the Egyptian and Korean peoples.
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In her remarks, Prof. Youmna Safwat emphasized the importance of organizing joint cultural events as a key pillar of intercultural communication and openness to diverse cultures. She highlighted the role of such initiatives in providing opportunities for direct interaction and the exchange of experiences among students from different countries.
The event featured a diverse program of cultural activities, during which Korean students showcased aspects of life and culture in various regions of South Korea. Students from two Korean schools delivered presentations highlighting the distinctive cultural characteristics and heritage of their respective regions.
The program also included artistic performances reflecting the diversity of Korean culture. Students presented K-pop dance performances, which have become one of the most prominent expressions of Korean youth culture and its global popularity,
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To promote direct interaction and cultural exchange between the two sides, Egyptian and Korean students participated in a range of joint artistic and handicraft activities, including a workshop on making traditional Korean lanterns. The workshop provided students with an opportunity to explore an aspect of Korean heritage through hands-on participation and the exchange of experiences in an interactive atmosphere.
The event reflected a spirit of cooperation and cultural engagement between Egyptian and Korean students and contributed to strengthening cultural and academic ties between the Faculty of Al-Alsun and the Korea-Africa Foundation. It also supported Ain Shams University's efforts to embrace diverse cultures, expand opportunities for international cooperation, and reinforce the faculty’s role as an academic and cultural platform for fostering closer ties between peoples.
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