“When I started at the IBA, I promised myself that I would embrace every experience that came my way. Even though I don’t know anyone here, I hope to meet people from other cultures,” says Anna Hansen, who studies Multimedia Design online at the IBA. She took part in an enjoyable evening with students attending International Week at the IBA, where those around her came from Romania, Nepal, Poland and Spain.

 

 

Zhenni from the IBA International challenges the many Danish and international students to a quiz about Chinese culture.

 

Satanik Khachumyan from Armenia is an exchange student at the IBA International Business Academy in Kolding, where she studies International Marketing. “Danes are so kind, and they seem very happy. I also find that even complete strangers are always willing to help me if I need it.”

 

Guests attending International Week at the IBA had the opportunity to try a Chinese dragon dance during dinner at the Asian Restaurant in Kolding.

 

Dragon dancing is a traditional Chinese form of dance and performance that plays a central role in Chinese culture, particularly during festive occasions such as Chinese New Year. In Chinese culture, the dragon symbolises good fortune, strength, power and protection.

 

Dancers and musicians from the Chinese Artists Ensemble.

 

Applauding the performers.

 

Yearning of a Graceful Maiden is the name of this Chinese dance, performed by dancers from the Chinese Artists Ensemble.

 

Students from Romania, Peru, Russia, Nigeria and Armenia having dinner at the Asian Restaurant in Kolding. They are taking part in International Week at the IBA International Business Academy alongside students and lecturers from an even wider range of nationalities.

 

Students from Italy, Armenia, Russia, Belgium, Nigeria, Uzbekistan, Sweden, Turkey, Hungary, Montenegro, Spain, Lithuania, Jordan and Romania, together with Danish students from the IBA, enjoyed an evening of Chinese food, music and dance when the Confucius Institute at the IBA invited the many lecturers and students to dinner at the Asian Restaurant in Kolding.

 

Dorin Vladu from Romania is celebrating his birthday and is surprised with a birthday song and a Chinese mooncake while having dinner with the International Week group from the IBA at the Asian Restaurant in Kolding. He is taking part in International Week at the IBA together with his wife, Valentina Elena Liteanu.
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