A group of 70 Vietnamese expatriates from over 20 countries and territories worldwide offered incense at the temple of the Hung Kings in northern Phu Tho province on April 27 to commemorate the legendary nation founders.

They visited the temples worshiping the nation’s Great Father and Great Mother La Long Quan and Au Co, met with the province’s leaders.

Deputy Foreign Minister and Chairman of the State Committee on Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (COVA) Vu Hong Nam said the activity reflected the Party and State’s care for OV communities, which are considered to be an indispensable part of the Vietnam nation serving as important bridges linking their homeland with other countries.

Mrs. Duong Minh Huong, a Vietnamese resident in Germany shared her joy to witness the homeland’s stable development, saying that she is honoured to participate in the event.

During their trip returning to their homeland, Vietnamese expatriates will tour a number of tourism sites and localities across the countries.-VNA