As the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2025 gears up to unite global leaders under the theme 'Asia in the Changing World: Towards a Shared Future', international students are stepping into the spotlight as bridges between cultures. The event, set for March 25–28 in Boao, Hainan Province, will spotlight youth-driven dialogue and innovation. But ahead of the forum, students from Malaysia, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, and Vietnam are already making waves with their cross-border stories! 🚀
Voices from the Global Youth
Vietnamese student Do Pham Ngoc Die lit up when recalling Tsinghua University's 'Global Village' event, where students swapped traditional outfits, music, and food. 'We weren’t just sharing dishes—we were sharing pieces of home,' she said. Kyrgyz student Aikerim Bekbolotova added: 'When you dance to someone else’s music, you start hearing the world differently.' 🎶
Why Cultural Exchange Matters
Breaks down stereotypes through personal connections 🧑🤝🧑
Creates networks for future global collaboration 🌐
Boosts empathy in an increasingly polarized world ❤️
The BFA 2025 aims to amplify these efforts, emphasizing youth-led solutions for sustainable development. As Die puts it: 'We’re not just the future—we’re the glue holding today’s world together.' 💪
