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After more than two weeks filled with meaningful activities, we gather here today to bring the 54th PAS Cultural Exchange and Volunteer Program at Dong Nai Technology University (DNTU) to a close in an atmosphere of warmth, friendship, and cherished memories.

On behalf of the Board of Rectors of Dong Nai Technology University, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Pacific Asia Society (PAS), the delegation leaders, professors, and all the dedicated volunteers from Hoseo University, Republic of Korea, for your time, commitment, and wholehearted support throughout this program.

It is fair to say that the summer of 2026 has become a truly unforgettable chapter for both Vietnamese and Korean students. Throughout this journey, you have learned together, shared the unique beauty of your respective cultures, participated in volunteer activities, and spread kindness and compassion to the local community.

Yet perhaps the greatest treasure you will take home is not the photographs you captured or the souvenirs you collected, but the friendships and meaningful connections that were built through countless smiles, warm handshakes, and every precious moment you shared together.

The success of the 54th PAS Cultural Exchange and Volunteer Program is the result of the close and effective collaboration between the Pacific Asia Society and Dong Nai Technology University, together with the invaluable contributions of our faculty members, supporting units, Korean volunteers, and Vietnamese students. Every individual played an important role in creating a program that was meaningful, inspiring, and rich in educational and humanitarian values.

Over the past eleven years of welcoming PAS volunteer delegations to DNTU, I have always believed that although each PAS season—whether in summer or winter—eventually comes to an end, the friendships we have built will never end. Instead, they will continue to serve as a strong foundation for the enduring partnership between Dong Nai Technology University and the Pacific Asia Society, opening new opportunities for collaboration in education, cultural exchange, volunteer service, and community development for many generations of students to come.

Before we officially conclude today's program, I would once again like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to the leadership of the Pacific Asia Society, our Korean volunteers, distinguished guests, faculty members, staff, and all Vietnamese and Korean students whose dedication and enthusiasm have made the 54th PAS Cultural Exchange and Volunteer Program such a remarkable success.

I sincerely wish all our distinguished guests, professors, PAS volunteers, and students good health, happiness, and continued success in your studies, careers, and personal lives.

May the friendship between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea continue to grow stronger with each passing year. May the partnership between Dong Nai Technology University and the Pacific Asia Society continue to flourish, bringing about even greater achievements and creating more meaningful opportunities for future generations.

Although today we say goodbye, we do not see this as the end of our journey. Rather, it is the beginning of another chapter in a friendship that will continue to grow across borders and through time.

To our dear "Xin Chào Ho" family—

Thank you for bringing your passion, kindness, and friendship to DNTU.

We look forward to welcoming you back to our campus again.

See you again, Xin Chào Ho.

Thank you very much.