Summer camp for young overseas Vietnamese kicks off in Hanoi

The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs kicked off the Vietnam Summer Camp 2024 for young overseas Vietnamese in Hanoi on July 16.

Deputy Foreign Minister and State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Chairwoman Le Thi Thu Hang welcomed 120 outstanding young overseas Vietnamese from 28 countries and territories to the event.

She highlighted the annual summer camp's role since 2004 in fostering connections between Vietnamese youth abroad and their homeland.

Nearly 3,000 young people aged 16-24 have joined the programme over the years.

According to the committee, the Vietnam Summer Camp 2024 will take place from July 14-29 across various locations in northern, central, and southern Vietnam.

It features a range of enriching activities, including paying homage to ancestors and fallen heroes, engaging in cultural exchanges with Vietnamese youth, learning about Vietnamese history, culture and traditions./.