The festival opened at 1pm, with the participation of many schools such as KISH students, Hanoi-Amsterdam High School students, students delegation from Japan as well as from other Australian International Schools. Starting with the introduction of three MCs, the event was followed by the opening speech from the Vice Principal of the Japanese school.

The event was organized brilliantly in a vibrant place with many outdoor performances from all of the schools along with other extracurriculum activities like fair and games. These activities took place around the corridors and classrooms in KISH campus.

Colorful paintings by KISH students over the school’s corridors

Members of Hanoi-Amsterdam High School delegations signed their names in excitement

After that, while the Hanoi-Amsterdam Art Team (HAT) Girls’ Dance crew stirred the atmosphere in KISH Festival by a powerful and dynamic modern dance performance, The Boys’ Crew have portrayed their polished skills in dancing on stage. Both dance performances brought excitement and surprise to the audience and showered the HAT Dance Crew with warm response.

Impressive performance by the Boys’ Dance Crew brought a breath of fresh air to the festival.

Hanoi-Amsterdam delegations took photos together in KISH

Besides the stages set by Hanoi-Amsterdam High School, the outdoor event also included other schools’ performances. Students of KISH all participate in the flashmob dance to the famous song “Gangnam Style”, while the specific class 7-3 in KISH also contributed a dance performance. After that was the traditional dance by the Japanese delegates and cute modern dance from Australian schools’ girls.

Adorable flashmob dance with the participation of a large number of students from KISH

When the outdoor performance came to an end, the teachers took the delegations on a tour guide around the school. Delegations could have a look into KISH classrooms and fairs.

Even though there is not much time to linger, the delegations has learned a lot about the learning culture and atmosphere in KISH, thus left long-lasting impression in the eyes of KISH teachers and students. This event has acted as an important prerequisite in promoting the friendly relations between two schools. Hopefully, Hanoi-Amsterdam High School and KISH will have more opportunities to understand each other more thoroughly for the foreseeable future.

Reporter: Minh Chau – Chinese 15-18

Translator: Chau Anh – English 2 15-18