(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnam Summer Camp 2023, which brought together outstanding young overseas Vietnamese people from many countries and territories around the world, wrapped up with a ceremony in the central city of Da Nang on Tuesday.
 The closing of the Vietnam Summer Camp 2023 in Da Nang city (photo: Lan Phuong) |
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang, who is also chairman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs, said that the summer camp, in its 18th edition, has promoted the role of OV youths in national development.
“Young overseas Vietnamese showed their creativity and talent in exchange activities with local youth and students. They have actively improved their Vietnamese language and knowledge of Vietnamese culture, traditions, and history,” said Ms. Hang.
 The participants say farewell to each other. (photo: Lan Phuong) |
This year’s event gathered 120 outstanding Vietnamese students from 26 countries and territories worldwide, who traveled to 10 cities and provinces across Vietnam from July 18 to August 1, with Da Nang as the final destination.
They contributed nearly 200 million VND (8,442 USD) to charity activities in Vietnam.
First held in 2004, the camp has brought thousands of outstanding OV youths aged between 16-24 to visit their motherland.