
Hanoi (VNA) – Nearly 120 outstanding overseasVietnamese young people from 20 countries worldwide are scheduled to gather ina summer camp which will take place in many localities across Vietnam from July18 to August 2.
The annual event will be organised by the Committee forOverseas Vietnamese Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaborationwith relevant units, aiming to connect Vietnamese young people from differentparts of the world while fostering the pride that overseasyouths have for their home country.
This year's event is scheduled to take places in 10localities, namely Hanoi, Phu Tho, Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh,Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Thua Thien-Hue, and Da Nang, with the opening ceremony to be held in Hanoi while the central beach city of Da Nang will host theclosing ceremony.
During the camp, participants will have a chance tovisit and learn about culture, history and traditions of the country; participatein gratitude and memorial activities; exchanges with local youngsters; and takepart in voluntary youth programmes and competitions, among others.
First held in 2004, thecamp has brought thousands of outstanding overseas Vietnamese youngsters from16-24 years old in various fields to visit their motherland./.