Promoting Vietnamese language and culture abroad
Overseas communities have actively contributed to initiatives that promotes Vietnamese language teaching and learning.
THE HANOI TIMES — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has pledged to work with domestic organizations to develop more programs aimed at implementing the “Day for Honoring Vietnamese Language in Vietnamese Communities Abroad” initiative.
Nguyen Trung Kien, Chairman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese (left), presents flowers to representatives of Vietnamese language teachers abroad. Photo: VNA
Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang said at the closing ceremony of the Day for Honoring Vietnamese Language in Vietnamese Communities Abroad 2025, held on August 14.
Hang stressed the initiative’s goal of fostering love for the Vietnamese language and spreading Vietnamese cultural values globally. "This project has evolved into a broad movement to help younger generations abroad stay connected with their mother tongue," she said.
The official urged young overseas Vietnamese to actively create and share Vietnamese content on digital platforms.
Nguyen Trung Kien, Chairman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese, reported that so far this year, ministries and localities have hosted numerous events to promote Vietnamese teaching and learning.
"Highlights included the March 2025 launch of the honoring day and a contest to select Vietnamese language ambassadors, which drew more than 50 participants from 15 countries and territories," said Kien.
Since 2023, 11 “Vietnamese Bookshelves” have been established abroad, with three more planned by the end of this year.
Across many countries, Vietnamese language appreciation events have been held, reflecting the affection of overseas Vietnamese for their mother tongue.
In the shared effort, diplomatic missions and overseas communities continue to maintain and open new classes for learners of all ages.
