More than 160 young Vietnamese expatriates taking part in the 2015Vietnam Summer Camp paid tribute to the Hung Kings, the legendaryfounders of the first nation in Vietnam’s history, in northern Phu Thoprovince on July 15.
Tran Thi Hoai Anh, anexpatriate in the Czech Republic, said this was the first time she hadcome to Phu Tho, previously known as Phong Chau where Hung Kings settledand established Van Lang – the first nation, and it was her honour toexpress gratitude to them there.
Meanwhile, NguyenPhan Bao Linh from Ukraine said the participants are proud of theirVietnamese origin and always turn their heart towards the homeland. TheVietnamese-Ukrainian also promised to contribute to the homeland’sdevelopment in the future.
Hoang Manh Hung, anexpatriate in Poland who is studying in the US, said his return toVietnam this time around helped him understand more about traditionalvalues and join hands with other overseas youth in maintaining thecountry’s cultural identities.
The expatriates’visit to the Hung Kings Temple was meant to help them gain insight intoVietnam’s history and nurture a warm sentiment towards the nation, saidLe Quoc Thinh – Vice Chairman of the Foreign Ministry’s State Commissionfor Overseas Vietnamese.
Most of the youth, agedbetween 16 and 25, are students with outstanding academic results, sportand cultural achievements and community contributions. They come from21 countries in Asia, Europe and America, he noted, adding that thesummer camp aims to affirm that the overseas Vietnamese are aninseparable part of Vietnam, a crucial resource and a bridge linking thecountry with the world.
The 2015 Vietnam SummerCamp, themed “Proud of Vietnam”, is being held from July 13-31 and willtake participants to renowned destinations from the north to the southof the nation.-VNA
Tran Thi Hoai Anh, anexpatriate in the Czech Republic, said this was the first time she hadcome to Phu Tho, previously known as Phong Chau where Hung Kings settledand established Van Lang – the first nation, and it was her honour toexpress gratitude to them there.
Meanwhile, NguyenPhan Bao Linh from Ukraine said the participants are proud of theirVietnamese origin and always turn their heart towards the homeland. TheVietnamese-Ukrainian also promised to contribute to the homeland’sdevelopment in the future.
Hoang Manh Hung, anexpatriate in Poland who is studying in the US, said his return toVietnam this time around helped him understand more about traditionalvalues and join hands with other overseas youth in maintaining thecountry’s cultural identities.
The expatriates’visit to the Hung Kings Temple was meant to help them gain insight intoVietnam’s history and nurture a warm sentiment towards the nation, saidLe Quoc Thinh – Vice Chairman of the Foreign Ministry’s State Commissionfor Overseas Vietnamese.
Most of the youth, agedbetween 16 and 25, are students with outstanding academic results, sportand cultural achievements and community contributions. They come from21 countries in Asia, Europe and America, he noted, adding that thesummer camp aims to affirm that the overseas Vietnamese are aninseparable part of Vietnam, a crucial resource and a bridge linking thecountry with the world.
The 2015 Vietnam SummerCamp, themed “Proud of Vietnam”, is being held from July 13-31 and willtake participants to renowned destinations from the north to the southof the nation.-VNA
