[RECAP] Introduction to the Diplomatic Academy’s German Club & Talk Show: “The Story of Translation – A Journey of Linguistic Intersection”

The Organizing Committee was deeply honored to welcome the attention of Dr. Hans-Peter Glanzer – Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to Vietnam; Dr. Thomas Gass – Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to Vietnam; and Mr. Simon Kreye – Deputy Ambassador, Head of the Economic Section of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Vietnam. Also in attendance were Ms. Vũ Thị Thu Phương – Representative of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Foundation; Dr. Lê Viết Thái – Vice President of the Vietnam-Germany Friendship Association; Dr. Ngô Tự Lập – Chairman of the Scientific Council of the Institute for Research and Development of Culture, Language and Education, former Director of the International Francophone Institute (IFI); Ms. Nguyễn Thị Minh Nguyệt – Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Thế giới & Việt Nam (The World & Vietnam) newspaper, along with support from representatives of the Hanoi Writers' Association's Poetry Translation Club, the Institute of Cultural Anthropology, and the University of Languages and International Studies - Vietnam National University, Hanoi (ULIS). The event also received an enthusiastic response from students both within and outside the Academy.

In Part I of the program, Mr. Phạm Quang Tuyển – Head of the Club – shared insights into the formation of the Diplomatic Academy's German Club and outlined the Club's plans and goals for the journey ahead. Accordingly, the Club aims to provide practical value in the language learning process, inspire students with a passion for the German language, and create a new playground that extends beyond purely academic pursuits.

Moving to Part II, the Talk Show "The Story of Translation - A Journey of Linguistic Intersection" featured profound sharing from two speakers, translators Hà Phạm Phú and Chu Thu Phương. They provided attendees with incredibly interesting and beneficial knowledge about translation in particular and literature in general.

Once again, the Organizing Committee extends its sincerest gratitude to the distinguished delegates, guests, and students who accompanied the Diplomatic Academy's German Club on this first journey. Your participation and support were instrumental in making the Club's inaugural event a success beyond expectations.

Let's relive the wonderful moments from the event through the photos below with GD!