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| Delegates at the opening ceremony of the Vietnam Summer Camp 2024 (Photo: baoquocte.vn) |
The event is an annual program held by State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese (SCOV) under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in coordination with relevant agencies in order to create opportunities for young overseas Vietnamese to understand more about the history, culture and development of the country.
Speaking at the event, Deputy Foreign Minister and SCOV Chairwoman Le Thi Thu Hang welcomed 120 outstanding young overseas Vietnamese from 28 countries and territories to the event.
She highlighted the summer camp's role in fostering connections between young overseas Vietnamese and their homeland. The program helps participants experience and learn about the Vietnamese culture, connect with their peers in the home country, and build mutual understanding.
This year's program holds special significance as it coincides with the 70th anniversary of Hanoi's liberation from colonialism and the 50th anniversary of national reunification. As such, the camp's activities will begin in Hanoi and move onto other localities throughout the country, culminating in Ho Chi Minh City.
The Vietnam Summer Camp 2024 will take place from July 14-29 in 12 provinces and cities throughout the country, including Hanoi, Phu Tho, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Tri, Thua Thien-Hue, Quy Nhon (Binh Dinh), Khanh Hoa, Ninh Thuan, Binh Thuan, and Ho Chi Minh City.
During the event, participants will engage in various activities, such as paying homage to ancestors and fallen heroes, engaging in cultural exchanges with Vietnamese youth, learning about Vietnamese history, culture and traditions, and exploring the country's stunning landscapes and cultural heritage sites.
Since 2004, the Vietnam Summer Camp has attracted the participation of nearly 3,000 young overseas Vietnamese aged 16-24./.