Bachelor of Arts Program in Chinese for Communication Partners with Confucius Institute at Suan Dusit University Suphanburi to Hold “Experiencing Language Through Arts and Culture 2026” Project

Suan Dusit University’s Bachelor of Arts Program in Chinese for Communication, under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, teamed up with the Confucius Institute at Suan Dusit University Suphanburi for its “Experiencing Language Through Arts and Culture 2026” project. Eighty students took part in total — 44 first-years, 26 second-years, and 10 third-years — all there to build Chinese language and cultural knowledge through hands-on arts and culture activities they could carry into everyday life and share with others.

Dr.Waranee Vessoontorntep, Vice President for the Suphanburi Campus, presided over the opening. Mrs. Wei Yubing, the Confucius Institute’s Chinese-side Director, and Asst.Prof. Dr. Sarit Sriyothin, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, joined in giving students an encouraging send-off before the day’s activities got underway.

Activity 1 opened with a lesson on Chinese table manners and food etiquette, taught by Ms. Zhang Ruoqi from the Confucius Institute. Activity 2 introduced students to Chinese culinary culture through a hands-on tangyuan-making experience (美食体验：汤圆). Activity 3 rotated students through several traditional arts stations: Chinese ink painting (国画), five-in-a-row chess (五子棋), tea ceremony (茶艺), and Chinese paper-cutting (中国剪纸). Activity 4 gave students a walking challenge to reach the finish line together, paired with a game connecting seniors and freshmen. Activity 5 was a talent showcase and networking session bringing different class years together on stage. Activity 6 featured a special lecture on Western table manners and dining etiquette, led by Instructor Konthawan Kunsuk. Activity 7 wrapped things up with a visit to the Chinese Culture Center, Ban Songkwan, and a tour of the Dragon Descendants Museum.

The project ran July 25–26, 2026, at the Chanthrajaroen Building, Suan Dusit University Suphanburi Campus.