Addressing the closing ceremony, Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang expressed her hope that the young participants would continue to cherish their Vietnamese identity and serve as ambassadors of the country abroad.
“I hope you will always be proud to say, ‘I am Vietnamese.’ Through your knowledge, kindness, and dedication, I hope you will help more people around the world better understand and appreciate Vietnam and its people. I have always believed that heritage is not only what is preserved from the past, but also the values that each generation continues to nurture for the future,” she said.
Over 14 days, the camp took 100 overseas Vietnamese youths from 32 countries and territories on a nearly 1,500-kilometer journey across eight provinces and cities.
Participants joined a wide range of meaningful activities, including visits to President Ho Chi Minh’s hometown in Nghe An Province, tribute ceremonies at Long Dai Ferry Wharf in Quang Tri Province and the Gac Ma Soldiers Memorial Site in Khanh Hoa Province.
The campers also explored the Imperial Citadel of Hue, the ancient town of Hoi An, and the My Son Sanctuary, gaining deeper insights into Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage.
The journey was further marked by charitable activities, including donations totaling more than 12,000 USD and the launch of the “Youth Bookshelf” project, which for the first time bears the name of Vietnam Summer Camp 2026.
“When I return to Israel, I will be a small bridge connecting my friends there with Vietnam. I want to tell them more about my homeland and keep the Vietnamese language close to me no matter where I live. I hope to have many more opportunities to return to Vietnam in the future. Thank you all for giving me the most wonderful summer of my life,” camper Tuan Khang shared his feelings at the end of the program.
