The camp features a rich lineup of activities to help young overseas Vietnamese reconnect with their roots. These include solemn ceremonies like offering incense and paying tribute to national heroes and martyrs at the Rung Sac Cemetery in Can Gio district, and visiting Heroic Vietnamese Mother Nguyen Thi Hay and families of war veterans.

Vietnamese expats based in Canada, Hungary, India, the United Arab Emirates, and Laos are joining outstanding young people in Ho Chi Minh City to explore prominent historical and cultural landmarks of the Southeast region, such as the Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City, Tran Bien Temple of Literature in Dong Nai, Phu Loi Prison relic in Binh Duong), and Ba Den Mountain along with the Cao Dai Holy See in Tay Ninh.

A highlight of the programme will be the participants’ direct involvement in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification in Ho Chi Minh City on April 30.

“We hope the most valuable takeaway from this journey for our young participants is a deep sense of sincerity, friendship, and national pride,” said Vu Thi Huynh Mai, chairwoman of the Committee for Overseas Vietnamese in Ho Chi Minh City and head of the Summer Camp 2025 Organizing Committee.

As part of the camp, a forum titled overseas Vietnamese youth toward the homeland – proud of 50 years of reunification is expected to create a platform for young participants to express their aspirations to contribute to the homeland.

Spanning five days, the summer camp offers practical experiences, cultural exchanges, local cuisine tastings, and Vietnamese language practice. It promises to deepen the participants' understanding of Vietnam’s history and culture, while strengthening their connection to their homeland.

Vietnamese expats in Thailand remember 1975 Spring Victory

Hundreds of Vietnamese expatriates from northeastern Thailand gathered at the Vietnamese Consulate General in Khon Kaen province on April 25 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025).