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Vietnam Summer Camp 2022 wraps up in Ba Ria-Vung Tau

Vietnam Summer Camp 2022, which brought together more than 100 young Vietnamese expats aged 16-24 from 25 countries and territories, wrapped up in the city of Vung Tau in southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau province on August 2.
Vietnam Summer Camp 2022 wraps up in Ba Ria-Vung Tau ảnh 1The Vietnam Summer Camp 2022 wraps up in the city of Vung Tau in southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau province on August 2. (Photo: VNA)
Ba Ria-Vung Tau (VNA) – Vietnam Summer Camp 2022, whichbrought together more than 100 young Vietnamese expats aged 16-24 from 25countries and territories, wrapped up in the city of Vung Tau in southern BaRia-Vung Tau province on August 2.

Addressing the closing ceremony, Vice Chairman of theprovincial People’s Committee Le Ngoc Khanh said nearly 20,000 peoplefrom Ba Ria-Vung Tau are living in over 50 countries and territories worldwide, mainlythe United States, Australia, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark andASEAN nations.

He hoped the campers had great experiences with Vietnamand Ba Ria-Vung Tau and that they would become ambassadors promotingVietnamese nature, culture and people to international friends.

Khanh also wanted them to act as a bridge to strengthen the friendship and relations between Vietnam and their host countries and territories.

The young expats travelled across nine cities and provinces,namely Hanoi, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, Thua Thien-Hue, Quang Nam, NhaTrang, Ho Chi Minh City and Ba Ria-Vung Tau during the Vietnam Summer Camp 2022 whichstarted on July 19.

They visited many natural attractions and historic relics;and participated in charitable activities. They also took part in exchangeswith local youths and explored Vietnam’s sovereignty over seas and islands.

The camp, an annual event for Vietnamese young expats livingabroad, was first held by the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2004,attracting those with excellent performance not only in academy but also inarts and sports and outstanding contributors to community activities.

It is expected to be an opportunity for the young expats toexplore the life in Vietnam and their home country’s history and culture; and tomeet their peers from Vietnam and other countries and territories./.
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