Vietnamese language – national pride of overseas Vietnamese: Minister
For the community of nearly 6 million Vietnamese people living, studying, and working abroad, the Vietnamese language is a source of pride, a bridge connecting them with their homeland, and a factor preserving traditional culture and confirming their position and confidence in international integration, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang (left) gives a certificate of merit to a candidate who won the title "Ambassador of Vietnamese language". (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) –For the community of nearly 6 million Vietnamese people living, studying, andworking abroad, the Vietnamese language is a source of pride, a bridge connecting them with theirhomeland, and a factor preserving traditional culture and confirming theirposition and confidence in international integration, said Minister ofForeign Affairs Bui Thanh Son. Speaking at a gala held onSeptember 8 night by the State Committee on Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA)and Vietnam Television (VTV) to mark the Day for honouring theVietnamese language in the overseas Vietnamese community, Son said thatpreserving and promoting the Vietnamese language in particular and theVietnamese traditional cultural identity in general in the Vietnamese communityabroad have received the special attention of the Party, State, and Government. In August 2022, the PrimeMinister approved a project on a Vietnamese language day, in which September 8was chosen to be the day to honour the Vietnamese language in the overseasVietnamese community. 2023 is the firstyear the project has been implemented with many positive results generatedthanks to the attention and positive response from ministries, departments, agencies, localities, and socio-political organisations, press agencies,especially Vietnamese associations and individuals abroad, Son said. Earlier on September 8, the SCOVA held a meeting to review activities marking the “Day for honouring the Vietnamese language” in 2023. The gala, "Tieng Methan thuong” ( Beloved mother tongue), included performances on five themes –Origins, Vietnamese - My language, Spreading Vietnamese, Home ReturningJourney, and Ambassadors of Vietnamese Language. The performances were based on the true story of a girl of Vietnameseorigin who was raised and grew up abroad and can’t speak Vietnamese.Determining to speak the mother tongue, she made efforts to learn Vietnameseand then can speak it. With her Vietnamese, she got opportunities to start hercareer in her homeland. The gala was aspiritual and meaningful gift for Vietnamese people abroad and also showed gratitude to individuals and organisations at home and abroad who have activelycontributed to promoting the learning and use of Vietnamese in the expat community. On this occasion, DeputyMinister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang, Chairwoman of the SCOVA, awarded the certificates of merit to excellent candidateswho won the title of “Ambassadors of Vietnamese Language” in a contest launched in April./.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese (OV) Affairs, in coordination with the Ministry of Education and Training’s Department of Continuing Education, on August 30 organised the closing ceremony for a training course on Vietnamese-language teaching for Vietnamese teachers abroad in 2023.
The Consulate General of Vietnam in Luang Prabang province of Laos, in coordination with the Overseas Vietnamese Assocation in Oudomxay province, organised a ceremony to mark the Day for Honouring Vietnamese Language on September 4.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Russia, in collaboration with the Vietnamese Association in the country and the Moscow State Linguistics University, on September 7 held a Vietnamese language festival to honour and promote the learning of this language in Russia.
The preservation and dissemination of the Vietnamese language among overseas Vietnamese communities around the world not only help them improve language competency but nurture a pride and love for the homeland.
The State Committee on Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) on September 8 held a meeting to review activities marking the “Day for Honouring Vietnamese Language” in 2023.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang (left) gives a certificate of merit to a candidate who won the title "Ambassador of Vietnamese language". (Photo: VNA) 
