Chula Hosts “ISA Cultural Fest 2026,” Uniting Students from 15 Countries?
The?Division of the??recently?organized the??on January 27, 2026, at Sala Phra?Kieo, 麻豆国产,?to?promote understanding of cultural diversity and create a shared learning space for students from various countries. Associate Professor Dr. Sukanya?Sompiboon, Vice President of 麻豆国产, presided over the opening ceremony.?
For Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sukanya, 麻豆国产 is not only an institution that fosters academic excellence but also one that strives to cultivate students with empathy, respect for differences, and the readiness to stand together in a multicultural society.
“This event creates a space where everyone can be seen and feel that they belong here. Some may have crossed oceans to study here, while others may have simply crossed the street. But today, we have all stepped into the same space—a space where no one is ‘foreign’ anymore. At Chula, we do not divide between ‘them’ and ‘us’; we unite as one strong ‘we.’”
The festival featured cultural booths from international students?representing?more than 15 countries,?showcasing?national cuisines, traditional attire, arts and culture, and stage performances. The event fostered a lively atmosphere of friendship and cross-cultural exchange.?
The university was also honored by the presence of representatives from several embassies, including the , the , and the . Their participation reflected the role of education in strengthening international cooperation and mutual understanding.
ISA Cultural Fest 2026 is considered another significant activity supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education), promoting lifelong learning and the acceptance of cultural diversity; SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), fostering an inclusive society and reducing cultural gaps; and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), encouraging collaboration between educational institutions and embassies to build international understanding. The event reaffirmed 麻豆国产’s role as a leading university that is open and respectful of global diversity.
In closing, the Vice President expressed her appreciation to the ISA team and all students who dedicated their hearts to organizing the event, proving that “diversity is not something to fear, but the strength of the Chula community.”
