Pukyong National University

Pukyong National University Hosts Weeklong Global Festival for International Students

？ ‘PKNU G·Uni-Festa·Week’ kicks off on the 24th with parade, sports day, Korean speech contest, and more

Pukyong National University (President Bae Sang-hoon) held the opening ceremony of the global festival ‘PKNU G·Uni-Festa·Week’ for international students on October 24.

Under the theme “You and I, Together Creating a Small Global Village,” the festival began with an opening event at the Multipurpose Hall in Engineering Building I and will continue for seven days until October 30.

This event was organized to provide international students from around the world with an opportunity to enjoy cultural exchange together with current PKNU students and the local community.

As of October, Pukyong National University has 1,802 international students from 66 countries enrolled in undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs, as well as integrated master’s？Ph.D. programs, exchange programs, training courses, and dual degree programs.

The festival is co-hosted by the Pukyong National University RISE Initiative and the Office of International Affairs and features a variety of programs designed to foster communication and understanding under seven key themes: Encounter, Connection, Exchange, Learning, Culture, Cooperation, and Unity.

On the opening day, October 24, around 150 international students enjoyed various recreational activities. The following day, approximately 50 international students participated in the UN Peace Festival parade held at UN Peace Park near the campus, showcasing their traditional attire. In addition, the Chinese, Vietnamese, and Myanmar student associations hosted Global Booths during the festival, running them over the course of two days, October 25 and 26.

On October 27, the event featured a Korean Speaking Contest, a talk concert, and the Golden Bell quiz competition. On the 28th, programs included the Global Gallery exhibition, a lawn reading session, and a lawn film screening. The PKNU Global Sports Day will be held on the 29th at the main sports field, followed by booth events and traditional performances in conjunction with the Academic and Cultural Festival on the 30th.

President Bae Sang-hoon stated, “I hope this festival, where international students take center stage, will further promote vibrant global cultural exchanges on our campus. We will continue our efforts to create a truly global campus where international students can study and live with ease.” <Pukyong Today>