The Association of Vietnamese Students in Germany (SiviDuc) and its Frankfurt chapter organized a summer camp in the German city from August 11-13, gathering hundreds of participants from across the European country, VNA reported.

Addressing the event, Phan Quang Van, First Secretary of the Vietnamese Embassy in Germany in charge of educational cooperation and overseas student management, lauded the organization of the summer camp, saying it creates a useful playground for Vietnamese students and youth in Germany.

This activity will contribute to spreading traditional values to Vietnamese young people in Germany and Europe in general, he said.

An art performance at the summer camp. Photo: VNA

According to SiviDuc President Trinh Hoang Loang, the summer camp for Vietnamese youth and students in Germany has long been an indispensable event for the Vietnamese youth and students movement in this country.

The difference compared to previous camps is that the time of the 2023 Camp is increased to three days and two nights with a series of exciting and meaningful activities, gathering a large number of young people from all over the country.

In particular, the young people attending were not only students, but also many young people who went to vocational training and young people of Vietnamese origin who were born and raised in Germany. Activities within the framework of the camp contribute to a closer connection and connection between young people, promote the integration of new students to Germany to study as well as help those who were born and raised in Germany love Vietnamese language more, thereby learning Vietnamese and maintaining the homeland's culture.

With the theme "Village in the Street", the organizers have tried to build all the content within the event framework that balances all three elements of education - entertainment - and sports health, from cultural programs to food and folk games, creating an atmosphere like being in the homeland of Vietnam.

Founded in 2012, SiviDuc has been considered an inclusive forum and one of the legal representative for Vietnamese students studying and working in Germany. SiviDuc is also a founding member of the Union of Vietnamese Youth and Students in Europe and a member of the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Germany handed certificates of merit to young people and students with outstanding achievements. Photo: VNA

President of the Vietnam Student Association in Frankfurt Le Minh Long said this is the first time the chapter has collaborated with SiviDuc to organise a large-scale event with the involvement of a large number of people.

According to Long, all of students living far from their homeland are very eager to gather together to celebrate such meaningful community events such as Summer Camp 2023. On this occasion, head of organizing committee Le Minh Long also thanked for the companionship and support of the embassy, consulate general, sponsors and a large number of Vietnamese students in Germany to make the program a success.

On the first day of the camp, the students took part in boat tours on the Mainz River, visited many of which were stationed at famous landmarks of Frankfurt. At each point, students played Vietnamese folk games such as shooting marbles, jumping stalls, tug of war, and conical hat decorating.

An art performance at the summer camp. Photo: VNA

Gala night is the focal point of the camp, in which the eight most unique art and cultural performances are voted for by the organizers, judges and audience. During the sports festival held at the end of the camp, 10 football teams and 12 basketball teams with a total of over 300 participants competed to find the best teams.

On this occasion, the Vietnamese Embassy in Germany handed certificates of merit to young people and students with outstanding achievements in studying, researching, and student movements in the 2021-2023 academic year.

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