Finding Identity Through Language: The Vietnamese Journey Home
Daniel Nguyen Hoai Tien was born and raised in Orange County, California, in a Vietnamese family. However, during childhood, he had limited exposure to his mother tongue. His turning point came when he enrolled in a Vietnamese language course at the University of California, San Diego. "That was the first step for me to explore the language of my roots," shared Daniel.
The Vietnamese Language and its Journey to the World
With around 6 million Vietnamese residing in over 130 countries and territories, the Vietnamese language serves not just as a means of communication but also as a cultural bridge between Vietnamese generations and their motherland. The Vietnamese community is making significant contributions to the cultural and social development of their resident localities. Efforts to preserve and enhance the Vietnamese language as an integral part of national identity are intensifying, with the possibility of it gaining official recognition in many countries.
Center for Vietnam Studies Inaugurated in Osaka, Japan
The Center for Vietnamese Studies serves as a hub for coordinating comprehensive research and training on Vietnam, offering a wealth of multidimensional information and insights, while also fostering enhanced understanding and collaborative relations between Japan and Vietnam.
Vietnamese in Scandinavia Strengthen Bonds with Ho Chi Minh City
Recently, a delegation from the Ho Chi Minh City Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs visited and worked in the Nordic countries of Finland, Sweden and Denmark. This trip not only aimed to strengthen the relations between the City and the overseas Vietnamese community, but also opened up many opportunities for economic cooperation, attracting investment and promoting remittance resources for the development of Ho Chi Minh City.
Mothers of the Mother Tongue: Preserving Vietnamese Language
Dr. Tran Hong Van, a translator and interpreter at Western Sydney University and a member of the VietSpeech project, an initiative by Charles University aimed at enhancing language skills and preserving the mother tongue for Vietnamese children in Australia, once shared emotionally: “It is such a wonderful feeling to live abroad and hear my child say 'Me oi' (Mom).” For her, every time her daughter Ivy speaks Vietnamese, it brings an indescribable joy, a sacred bond between generations, and a connection to their roots.
Adapting and Thriving: Vietnamese Women in Japan
In a recent meeting, Vietnamese women discussed the challenges and triumphs they experienced while living and working in Japan.
Nurturing Vietnamese Language for Overseas Vietnamese Children in Russia
Vietnamese Language Day, Vietnamese Translation, Discovering Vietnam are enriching activities for the Vietnamese community, especially for the younger generation of overseas Vietnamese in Russia and for Russians who love Vietnam and its people.
Cay Tre School Preserves Vietnamese in Japan
On a Saturday afternoon in Higashiosaka City, Japan, the classrooms of Cay Tre (Bamboo) Vietnamese Language School echo with songs and stories of Vietnam. More than a place for teaching Vietnamese, it serves as a haven for Vietnamese children in Japan to connect with their roots through language, culture, and love for their Fatherland.
Vietnamese Woman Preserves Mother Tongue in a Foreign Land
From the fear of mothers living far from home about their children losing their mother tongue, to her innovative approach to developing language curricula and teaching activities, Dr. Nguyen Thuy Anh has emerged as a leading figure in the overseas Vietnamese community. Her efforts to preserve the Vietnamese language and culture are embodied in her textbook series "Hello Vietnamese language" and the Vietnamese summer camps she organizes, which aim to instill a love for the language, particularly among younger generations.
Vietnamese Lessons in Ukrainian Shelter
Despite the harsh circumstances of the war, the Vietnamese community in Odessa, Ukraine continues to strive to preserve their cultural identity and Vietnamese language for future generations.
Language Classes Strengthen Vietnamese Identity in Sweden
Luu Sally (Nguyen Thi Luu) has spent 8 years teaching Vietnamese to the second-generation Vietnamese in Östergötland, Sweden, yearning to preserve her homeland's language and culture. In the cozy small classroom, her love and patience connect children born abroad with their Vietnamese roots.
Vietnamese in France Join Hands to Help Compatriots Affected by Natural Disasters
The Vietnamese Entrepreneurs Association in France (ABVietFrance), together with Thanh Binh Jeune Supermarket and five Vietnamese restaurants in France, held a fundraising event to raise funds to support victims of natural disasters in Vietnam. The event ran from September 28-29, in Paris (France).
16 Teams Participate in Vietnamese Football Tournament in Hiroshima, Japan
On September 29, in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, the football tournament of the Vietnamese community in the Chugoku region "FAVIJA CHUGOKU CUP 2024" took place.
Vietnamese Community in Mozambique Supports Countrymen Affected by Yagi
The Vietnamese Embassy in Mozambique recently organized a ceremony to accept donations from the Vietnamese community. These funds are aimed at assisting those affected by Typhoon Yagi, amounting to a total of VND 117 million.
Ho Chi Minh City Speeds up Attracting Remittances
The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has recently approved the Project on Policies to effectively harness remittance resources until 2030. This significant move aims to optimize remittances from the Vietnamese diaspora, thereby enhancing the city's socio-economic growth.
Vietnamese Ao Dai Heritage Club in Europe Established
The launching ceremony of the Vietnamese Ao Dai Heritage Club in Europe was held on September 26, 2024 at the Körősi Csoma Sándor Theatre, Budapest, Hungary.
Vietnamese Children in Cambodia Get Education Boost From VCBA
From September 19-21, the Vietnam - Cambodia Business Association (VCBA) in collaboration with the Vietnamese Consulate General in Battambang province surveyed floating schools for Vietnamese-origin students on Tonle Sap Lake in Pursat province, Cambodia. This is the basis for developing a program to support the repair and upgrading of schools, ensuring learning conditions for students.
Vietnamese Intellectuals Abroad Unite for National Development
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam emphasized that the Party and State of Vietnam consider overseas Vietnamese an integral part of the nation.
Overseas Vietnamese Continue to Donate for Countrymen Affected by Storm Yagi
Vietnamese embassies and communities abroad have continued their efforts to raise funds, aiding fellow citizens in Vietnam to cope with the aftermath of storm Yagi (storm No.3).
Vietnamese Class for Viet Expats in Sweden
In Östergötland, Sweden, there is a small Vietnamese language class for Vietnamese students. Sally, a Vietnamese resident in Sweden, has bravely faced challenges to teach Vietnamese to the younger generation, aiding in the preservation of her native language.
