Nguyen Manh Dong, Deputy Chairman of the SCOV, highlighted success of this year’s celebration, which included a variety of activities both at home and abroad which have made significant strides in promoting and preserving Vietnamese among overseas Vietnamese communities.
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Vietnamese language promoted among overseas communities (Photo: Vietnamplus) |
The "Vietnamese Language Ambassador" contest attracted greater number of participants this year compared to 2023, with 158 entries from 14 countries.
Among the five outstanding ambassadors named, one was an 8-year-old overseas Vietnamese student, and another was a Lao enthusiast for the Vietnamese language. The contest encourages younger generations to preserve the Vietnamese language, fostering cultural connections worldwide.
The “Gratitude” initiative, organized in cooperation with the ministry, the Vietnam Education Publishing House, and various overseas Vietnamese associations, aims to honor individuals and organizations for their active promotion of the Vietnamese language preservation. It has been successfully implemented in countries like France and the Czech Republic, with plans for expansion.
Efforts to establish the Vietnamese Language Bookshelf project have continued, with five bookshelves now supporting communities in countries such as Austria, Laos, and Hungary.
Various Vietnamese cultural centers and associations worldwide have been actively involved in organizing forums, seminars, and discussions on teaching methods for Vietnamese. Events like Lunar New Year and National Day celebrations are also integrated with Vietnamese language promotion efforts, contributing to the preservation of the cultural identity.
The “Beloved Vietnamese” gala on September 8 will honor the top five ambassadors and recognize the contribution by individuals and organizations in promoting the Vietnamese language.
Source: VNA