Addressing the opening ceremony, Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang said that this year’s Camp is a special 14-day journey through Vietnam that brings the participants back to the roots of the nation, to Vietnam’s history, culture, and people.

“Throughout the journey, the young participants will experience the beauty of Vietnam, from the highlands to the plains, from heritage sites to modern urban areas, immerse themselves in community activities and cultural exchanges, engage with the Vietnamese language, learn about Vietnam’s history, and contribute to Vietnamese society through volunteer work,” said Hang.

This year’s camp has drawn 110 young overseas Vietnamese from 31 countries and territories around the world. A highlight of this year’s camp is an exchange with the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations in Hanoi, to give the young people a better understanding of Vietnam’s mission and role in global peacekeeping efforts.