Tenth edition of Vietnamese-European youth camp held in Germany
Vietnamese youths and students journeyed to Europe for the 10th annual European youth camp, themed “Embrace the Harmony” which opened in Munich, Germany, on August 22.
Standing Vice President of the Vietnam National Union of Students Central Committee Ho Hong Nguyen speaks at the event. (Photo: doanthanhnien.vn)
Berlin (VNA) – Vietnamese youths and students journeyed to Europe for the 10th annual European youth camp, themed “Embrace the Harmony” which opened in Munich, Germany, on August 22.
The camp, first held in 2015, is organised by the Vietnamese Students Association in Germany with support of the Vietnamese Embassy in the country. It attracted 150 young Vietnamese from nine European countries.
This year’s event, the second to be held in Germany, continues to bridge overseas Vietnamese youths and other people of Vietnamese origin to create a space for them to engage in cultural, athletic, and scientific exchanges, thus helping reach the ultimate goal of connecting and inspiring patriotism among the young Vietnamese community abroad.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Vu Quang Minh praised the efforts to organise the event by the Vietnamese Students Association in Germany.
He noted that families and the homeland have high expectations for young people, who determine the future of the country. They are the essence of the nation and now hold opportunities to study and improve themselves in favourable environments.
The diplomat called on young people to be fully aware of their responsibility, show strong determination, and exert all-out efforts to become successful global citizens and contribute to the homeland’s sustainable development and prosperity.
Ho Hong Nguyen, Standing Vice President of the Vietnam National Union of Students Central Committee, expressed her hope that in the coming years, the Vietnamese students’ associations in Europe would organise more activities to enhance solidarity, support, and create a favourable environment for overseas Vietnamese students, contributing to the resolution of the union’s 11th congress.
♏ The three-day camp includes a wide range of activities, including a workshop of young Vietnamese intellectuals and many experiential activities in Munich./.
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