Hanoi (VNA) – A Vietnamese language class for the overseas Vietnamese (OV) community in Denmark has been opened in Copenhagen, aiming to keeping and promoting the language as well as the nation’s cultural identity in the European country.
Speaking at the event held at the Vietnamese Embassy, Ambassador Luong Thanh Nghi hailed organisers and teachers’ efforts in opening the class and highlighted the significance of maintaining the teaching and learning of Vietnamese as the language is a special bond connecting overseas Vietnamese, particularly young generations, and their roots.
September 8 has been designated as the day for honouring the Vietnamese language for communities abroad.
Currently, there are more than 16,000 OV living and working in Denmark. They have deeply integrated into the host society, and been highly appreciated by local authorities for contributions to the economic and socio-cultural development of Denmark.
For the more than 5.3 million overseas Vietnamese living in more than 130 countries and territories worldwide, the Vietnamese language is a means for them to preserve their traditional culture and establish themselves while integrating into the local communities. The language is also a bridge to connect OVs all over the world with their Motherland./.
