Japanese High Schoolers’ Visit to Malaysian School Goes Viral: A Cultural Exchange Like No Other!
Source: WOB
An incredible cultural exchange program recently captured the hearts of many online as Japanese high school students visited a Malaysian secondary school, garnering over 886,000 views and more than 97,900 likes on TikTok.
Shared by @suzu_malaysia, a Japanese teacher working in Malaysia, the video highlights the vibrant cultural exchange at SMK Cochrane in Kuala Lumpur. The program has been met with widespread acclaim from Malaysians, with some expressing envy that such an experience was not available during their school years.
Japan-Malaysia Cultural Exchange at SMK Cochrane
The video begins with the Japanese students being warmly welcomed and shown around SMK Cochrane. They can be seen interacting with their Malaysian peers, waving from classrooms and engaging in various cultural activities.
The students participated in traditional Malaysian crafts, including webbing Anyaman, and enjoyed a meal of chicken rice with their new friends. They also watched performances of traditional Malaysian dances by school performers.
In a delightful exchange, the Japanese students introduced their Malaysian peers to traditional Japanese games, and they all enjoyed playing together.
This heartwarming exchange not only provided the students with a unique learning experience but also fostered a deeper understanding and appreciation of each other’s cultures. The event underscores the power of cultural exchange programs in bridging communities and creating lasting friendships.
