Summer camp for young overseas Vietnamese kicks off in Hanoi

Le Thi Thu Hang, Deputy Foreign Minister and Chairwoman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, addressed the opening ceremony. “The 2024 Summer Camp program offers opportunities for the younger generation to connect with their homeland and their cultural heritage, and serves as a social platform to foster understanding among young Vietnamese from around the world,” she said.

Deputy Foreign Minister and SCOV Chairwoman Le Thi Thu Hang speaks at the event
Nguyen Khue An, a 16-year-old participant from the UK, said: "The camp is a great opportunity to make new friends, explore Vietnam scenery, enjoy local specialties, and join in exciting activities. The new friends and experience I’m gaining on this trip will help me understand Vietnam, a rapidly developing country that still retains its cultural identity."

Vietnam Summer Camp is an annual event organized by the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese to create opportunities for the young generation of Vietnamese expats to learn about their roots and connect with their homeland.

This year's camp coincides with the 70th anniversary of Hanoi's liberation from colonialism this year and the 50th anniversary of national reunification next year.

Themed “Nation full of joy”, the program will run until July 29. The camp's activities will start in Hanoi and move to other localities throughout the country, ending in Ho Chi Minh City.